Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Sanford Lax, MD
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Family Medicine Physician · Gallatin, TN
- NPI 1871570903
- Accepts Medicare
- 40 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1720 Nashville Pike Ste 100
Gallatin, TN 370663154
(615) 230-8601
fax (615) 230-8670
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 17, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1986 — 40 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Tennessee #59735 · Michigan #4301407434
- Medicaid
- MI #3454731
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871570903. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
780
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$69,722
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 275 | 163 | $121 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 151 | 114 | $85 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 82 | 82 | $122 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 67 | 53 | $10 | |
99211 |
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional | 49 | 24 | $21 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 40 | 40 | $29 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 36 | 36 | $43 | |
90677 |
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | 28 | 28 | $215 | |
G0009 |
Administration of pneumococcal vaccine | 27 | 27 | $29 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 13 | 13 | $160 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 8 peers in Gallatin Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 83. This provider delivers 9.4× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$15
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $15.07 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,351
Patients
469
Total drug cost
$62,105
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 200 | 79 | $3,273 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 132 | 38 | $2,620 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 131 | 55 | $1,357 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 127 | 41 | $2,184 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 97 | 40 | $897 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 96 | 43 | $780 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 81 | 25 | $2,132 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | Generic | 71 | 15 | $459 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 67 | 14 | $1,546 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 66 | 22 | $1,024 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sanford Lax's medical specialty?
Dr. Sanford Lax practices Family Medicine Physician in Gallatin, TN.
Where does Dr. Sanford Lax practice?
Dr. Sanford Lax practices at 1720 Nashville Pike Ste 100, Gallatin, TN 370663154. Office phone: 6152308601.
What is Dr. Sanford Lax's NPI?
Dr. Sanford Lax's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871570903, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sanford Lax accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sanford Lax accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sanford Lax 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); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.