Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melody Sands, N.P.

Nurse Practitioner · Indianapolis, IN

  • NPI 1053397786
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6845 Rama Dr
Indianapolis, IN 462191707
(317) 964-5200
fax (317) 964-5300
Mailing address
250 N Shadeland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 462194959

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 4, 2021
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Indiana #71000107A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053397786. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
257
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$14,774
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 197 103 $52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 60 37 $76

In context: peer comparison

Among 75 peers in this city , average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$351
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 4 $98.90
PFIZER INC. 4 $78.98
Celgene Corporation 2 $43.27
GENZYME CORPORATION 1 $29.24
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation 1 $23.59
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 1 $21.47
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC 1 $19.08
Genentech USA, Inc. 1 $18.19
Novocure Inc. 1 $18.03

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$351

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
163
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$99,721
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Warfarin Sodium Generic 34 0 $303
Acyclovir Generic 25 0 $1,104
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 24 0 $387
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 16 0 $171
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 15 0 $9,466
Alprazolam Generic 13 0 $182
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 13 0 $326
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 12 0 $129
Calquence (Acalabrutinib Maleate) Brand 11 0 $87,652

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Melody Sands's medical specialty?
Dr. Melody Sands practices Nurse Practitioner in Indianapolis, IN.
Where does Dr. Melody Sands practice?
Dr. Melody Sands practices at 6845 Rama Dr, Indianapolis, IN 462191707. Office phone: 3179645200.
What is Dr. Melody Sands's NPI?
Dr. Melody Sands's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053397786, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melody Sands accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melody Sands accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melody Sands commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.