Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Sanford, MD

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · St. Louis, MO

  • NPI 1568489151
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1225 S. Grand, Door 3
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 977-5110
fax (314) 977-7686
Mailing address
3691 Rutger Ave, Provider Enrollment
St Louis, MO 63110

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 12, 2021
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #109913

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1568489151. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
332
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$26,323
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 63 47 $45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 61 45 $125
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 59 42 $88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 35 26 $65
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 32 30 $55
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 25 20 $128
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 22 20 $32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 20 20 $110
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 15 13 $35

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in St. Louis Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 9.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$178
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $153.72
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $24.44

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$178

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
341
Patients
110
Total drug cost
$9,992
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Azelastine Hcl Generic 110 45 $4,636
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 102 36 $1,866
Omeprazole Generic 45 18 $1,090
Montelukast Sodium Generic 33 0 $491
Mometasone Furoate Generic 17 0 $1,179
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Generic 12 0 $312
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 11 11 $142
Mupirocin Generic 11 0 $277

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Thomas Sanford's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Sanford practices Otolaryngology Physician in St. Louis, MO.
Where does Dr. Thomas Sanford practice?
Dr. Thomas Sanford practices at 1225 S. Grand, St. Louis, MO 63104. Office phone: 3149775110.
What is Dr. Thomas Sanford's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Sanford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568489151, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Sanford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Sanford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Sanford commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of impacted ear wax (HCPCS 69210); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.