Physician Profile
Melissa A. Sandman, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sandman
Melissa A. Sandman, MD is a healthcare provider in Grand Rapids, MI specializing in general surgery. Melissa trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. Melissa is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Melissa provided 82 services to 50 patients. The services billed most often include ultrasonic guidance for needle placement, injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg, and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This provider record is associated with NPI 1821091299.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (616) 350-9075
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1000 E PARIS AVE SE STE 250
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Anorectal
Appendix, bowel, and emergency
Gallbladder and biliary
Hernia and abdominal wall
Skin and soft tissue
Abdominal
Abdominal wall
Breast
Colorectal
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bleeding Stomach Ulcer
- Bowel Fistula
- Gastroparesis
- Swallowing difficulties
Emergency surgery
Endocrine
Gastrointestinal
Hernia
Infections
Lymphatic
Oncology
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Bowel and emergency abdominal
- Colon resection
- Exploratory laparoscopy
- Exploratory laparotomy
- Repair of perforated peptic ulcer
- Small-bowel resection
- Surgery for bowel obstruction
- Surgical drainage of abdominal abscess
- Surgical lysis of adhesions
Gallbladder and appendix
Hernia repair
Skin and soft tissue
Abdominal surgery
Abdominal wall
Access and nutrition
Anorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Drainage of anal abscess
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Rubber-band ligation of hemorrhoids
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Biopsy
Breast surgery
- Axillary lymph-node dissection
- Excisional biopsy of a breast mass
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
Breast Surgery
Colorectal
Colorectal surgery
Digestive procedures
Endocrine surgery
Gastrointestinal
Hernia surgery
Skin & Soft Tissue
Surgical Oncology
Surgical procedures
Vascular Access
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
82 services · 50 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg | Procedure | 36471 |
30 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
36 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
16 | Less often than most peers in General 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.
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.
Other general surgeons in Grand Rapids 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1996 at Wayne State University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg 7
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Sandman's specialty?
Dr. Sandman is a general surgeon in Grand Rapids, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Sandman?
Dr. Sandman is listed at 1000 E Paris Ave Se Ste 250, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Sandman?
The number on file is (616) 350-9075. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Sandman?
Dr. Sandman's National Provider Identifier is 1821091299. 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
What is Dr. Sandman's medical education?
Dr. Sandman attended Wayne State University School of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Sandman have?
Dr. Sandman has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Sandman known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sandman performs procedures including injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Sandman's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sandman. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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