Dr Robert P Sands, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Buffalo, NY

Dr Robert P Sands, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Buffalo, New York. He went to State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Erie County Medical Center Corporation and his current practice location is 462 Grider St, Buffalo, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 898-3549.

Dr Robert P Sands is licensed to practice in New York (license number 195192-1) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1902822018.

Contact Information

Dr Robert P Sands, MD
462 Grider St,
Buffalo, NY 14215-3021
(716) 898-3549
(716) 898-5262

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert P Sands
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience34 Years
Location462 Grider St, Buffalo, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Robert P Sands attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902822018
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/31/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810896180
  • Enrollment ID: I20040106000257

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert P Sands such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902822018NPI-NPPES
01564290MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 195192-1 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Erie County Medical CenterBuffalo, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Erie County Medical Center Corporation1456308907207

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Robert P Sands allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAnesthesiology Medical Consultants, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366487555
PECOS PAC ID: 0648179093
Enrollment ID: O20040105000529
Entity NameErie County Medical Center Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790118917
PECOS PAC ID: 1456308907
Enrollment ID: O20131112000543

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Robert P Sands is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Robert P Sands, MD
338 Harris Hill Rd, Suite 207,
Williamsville, NY 14221-7470

Ph: (716) 634-4798
Dr Robert P Sands, MD
462 Grider St,
Buffalo, NY 14215-3021

Ph: (716) 898-3549

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