Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Earle Sanford, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Ophthalmology Physician · Ophthalmology Physician · Clinton, MO

  • NPI 1982679775
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 4 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1602 N 2Nd St
Clinton, MO 647351192
(660) 885-8171
Additional location
901 Patients First Dr
Washington, MO 630904700
(636) 231-3651
fax (636) 231-3652

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 20, 2022
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (4)
Missouri #2011001499 · Indiana #1065725A · Nebraska #20730 · Tennessee #734054

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982679775. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,526
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$158,382
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 657 503 $92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 227 169 $63
92134 Imaging of retina 158 148 $23
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 103 71 $28
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 98 69 $495
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 93 93 $127
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 71 64 $25
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 45 44 $20
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 40 30 $280
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 34 34 $79

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Clinton Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 152. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$309
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 6 $308.59

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$309

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
671
Patients
198
Total drug cost
$25,489
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 252 70 $6,340
Timolol Maleate Generic 141 39 $2,251
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 110 64 $3,961
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 49 14 $1,214
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 37 0 $1,295
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 20 11 $760
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 18 0 $240
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 17 0 $376
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 16 0 $8,885
Azithromycin Generic 11 0 $167

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Earle Sanford's medical specialty?
Dr. Earle Sanford practices Ophthalmology Physician in Clinton, MO.
Where does Dr. Earle Sanford practice?
Dr. Earle Sanford practices at 1602 N 2Nd St, Clinton, MO 647351192. Office phone: 6608858171.
What is Dr. Earle Sanford's NPI?
Dr. Earle Sanford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982679775, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Earle Sanford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Earle Sanford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Earle Sanford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.