Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Andrew Sands, M.D.

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · New York, NY

  • NPI 1598730178
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
170 W 12Th St, Spellman 7
New York, NY 100118202
(212) 604-6266
fax (212) 604-6287

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 9, 2007
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XX0004X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #166721
Medicaid
NY #01523546

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598730178. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
74
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$8,288
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 58 31 $103
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 16 13 $145

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in New York Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 80. This provider delivers 0.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$585
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 2 $200.69
Stryker Corporation 1 $174.94
Synthes USA Products LLC 3 $116.07
Medical Device Business Services, INC. 1 $93.14

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$585

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Andrew Sands's medical specialty?
Dr. Andrew Sands practices Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician in New York, NY.
Where does Dr. Andrew Sands practice?
Dr. Andrew Sands practices at 170 W 12Th St, New York, NY 100118202. Office phone: 2126046266.
What is Dr. Andrew Sands's NPI?
Dr. Andrew Sands's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598730178, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Andrew Sands accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Andrew Sands accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Andrew 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.