Provider Profile
Amber R. Sands, PA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Amber Sands
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Amber R. Sands, PA-C practices in Reno, NV. Amber graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine in 2006. Medicare claims data shows Amber provided 2,224 services to 351 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by single standardized instrument via electronic platform with automated result.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (775) 323-2080
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5590 KIETZKE LN
Reno, NV 89511
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,224 services · 351 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | Procedure | 20553 |
32 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by single standardized instrument via electronic platform with automated result | Treatment | 96146 |
336 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
1,441 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
358 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
43 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | Office visit | 99442 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other physician assistants at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Reno 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles 8
Providers in NV who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Amber R. Sands?
Amber R. Sands is a physician assistant in Reno, NV. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Amber R. Sands's address?
Amber R. Sands is listed at 5590 Kietzke Ln, Reno, NV 89511. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Amber R. Sands?
The number on file is (775) 323-2080. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Amber R. Sands?
Amber R. Sands's National Provider Identifier is 1134276389. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Amber R. Sands train?
Amber R. Sands attended Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Amber R. Sands have?
Amber R. Sands has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Amber R. Sands perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Amber R. Sands performs procedures including injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles; provides treatments such as administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by single standardized instrument via electronic platform with automated result, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Amber R. Sands's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Amber R. Sands. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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