Michael R Sandfort, MD - Medicare Colorectal Surgery (proctology) in New Bedford, MA

Michael R Sandfort, MD is a medicare enrolled "Colon & Rectal Surgery" physician in New Bedford, Massachusetts. He graduated from medical school in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Colorectal Surgery (proctology). He is a member of the group practice Southcoast Physicians Group Inc and his current practice location is 101 Page St, New Bedford, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 973-5130.

Michael R Sandfort is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 58007) 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 1841228707.

Contact Information

Michael R Sandfort, MD
101 Page St,
New Bedford, MA 02740-3464
(508) 973-5130
(508) 973-5135

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael R Sandfort
GenderMale
SpecialityColorectal Surgery (proctology)
Experience43 Years
Location101 Page St, New Bedford, Massachusetts
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:
  • Michael R Sandfort graduated from medical school in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1841228707
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/27/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941259196
  • Enrollment ID: I20110203000200

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael R Sandfort such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1841228707NPI-NPPES
J06317OtherMABLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
058007OtherTUFTS
000000021262OtherBMC
0027845OtherNHP
B20915202OtherMACIGNA
3020860MedicaidMA
3428634OtherAETNA
8226OtherHPHC
1202178003OtherCIGNA FOR REFERRALS
1401000OtherUHC
201129OtherBLUE CHIP
000334OtherSWH
020013712OtherRAILROAD MED
J06317OtherMASS BS
MS07821MedicaidRI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 58007 (Massachusetts)Secondary
208C00000XColon & Rectal Surgery 58007 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Southcoast Visiting Nurse Association IncFairhaven, MAHome health agency
Southcoast Hospitals GroupFall river, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southcoast Physicians Group Inc0749171957746

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. Michael R Sandfort allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouthcoast Physicians Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336137629
PECOS PAC ID: 0749171957
Enrollment ID: O20040920000138

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. Michael R Sandfort 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
Michael R Sandfort, MD
200 Mill Rd,
Fairhaven, MA 02719-5252

Ph: (508) 973-2000
Michael R Sandfort, MD
101 Page St,
New Bedford, MA 02740-3464

Ph: (508) 973-5130

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