Physician Profile
Dana R. Sands, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sands
Based in Weston, FL, Dana R. Sands, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under colon & rectal surgery. Dana graduated from Hahnemann University College of Medicine in 1996. According to Medicare claims data, Dana cared for 326 Medicare patients across 340 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, study of rectum sensitivity and function, and test for tone and sensation of rectum and anus.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (954) 659-5000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2950 CLEVELAND CLINIC BLVD
Weston, FL 33331
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
340 services · 326 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45330 |
23 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
19 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
18 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | Procedure | 46600 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Study of rectum sensitivity and function | Treatment | 91122 |
36 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Test for tone and sensation of rectum and anus | Treatment | 91120 |
31 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| 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 Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
30 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
26 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other colorectal surgeons at this location 1
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 colorectal surgeons in Weston 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Hahnemann University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at Hahnemann University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dana R. Sands?
Dana R. Sands is a colorectal surgeon in Weston, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dana R. Sands's address?
Dana R. Sands is listed at 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Weston, FL 33331. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dana R. Sands?
The number on file is (954) 659-5000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dana R. Sands's NPI number?
Dana R. Sands's National Provider Identifier is 1114981412. 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 Dana R. Sands train?
Dana R. Sands attended Hahnemann University College of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dana R. Sands been practicing?
Dana R. Sands has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dana R. Sands perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dana R. Sands performs procedures including diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare; provides treatments such as study of rectum sensitivity and function and test for tone and sensation of rectum and anus, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dana R. Sands confirmed this information?
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