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- 101 Page St, New Bedford, MA 02740
About Dr. Sandfort
Michael R. Sandfort, MD practices colon & rectal surgery in New Bedford, MA. Michael is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 2,671 services to 703 patients. The services billed most often include removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841228707.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (508) 973-5130
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
101 PAGE ST
New Bedford, MA 02740
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Colon and Rectal 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
Anorectal conditions
- Rectal Ulcer
- Anal fistula
Anorectal disorders
- Anal Itching
- Anal Skin Tags
- Anal Stricture
- Perianal Hematoma
- Rectovaginal Fistula
Bowel disorders
- Bowel Blockage in Babies
- Constipation From Pain Medicine
- Difficulty Emptying Bowels
- Severely Enlarged Colon
- Twisted Bowel
- Chronic diarrhea
Bowel symptoms
- Diverticulosis
- Constipation
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Cancer
- Precancerous Anal Cells
- Anal cancer
- Appendix cancer
- Inherited Cancer Risk
Colon conditions
- Inherited Colon Polyps
Inflammatory bowel disease
- Radiation Proctitis
- Ulcerative colitis
Inflammatory conditions
- Rectal Inflammation
Ostomy & bowel
- Stoma and ostomy issues
Ostomy & surgical complications
- Stoma Problems
Pain
- Rectal Pain
- Tailbone pain
Pelvic disorders
- Bowel Endometriosis
Skin conditions
- Perianal Boils
Most searched conditions
- Anal fissures
- Colon cancer
- Crohn's disease
- Diverticulitis
- Hemorrhoids
Digestive emergencies
- Bowel obstruction
- Perforated gastrointestinal tract
Infections
Infections & cysts
- Genital warts
- Perianal abscess
- Pilonidal cyst
Pelvic floor & structure
- Fecal incontinence
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Rectal prolapse
Tumors & growths
- Colon polyps
Vascular & inflammatory
- Mesenteric ischemia
Procedures & services
Abdominal surgery
- Bowel Adhesion Removal
- Appendectomy
Anorectal procedures
- Anal Dilation
Bowel management
- Transanal Irrigation
Cancer surgery
- Complete Rectum and Anus Removal
- Heated Chemotherapy for Abdominal Cancer
- Low Anterior Resection
Diagnostic tests
- Endorectal Ultrasound
- J-Pouch Scope
- Rectal Exam with Scope
Diagnostics
- Defecography
- High-Resolution Anorectal Manometry
- High-Resolution Anoscopy
- Prostate Ultrasound
Digestive
- Bowel Retraining Program
Endoscopy & minimally invasive
- Colon polyp removal
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery
Excision & drainage
- Anal Skin Tag Removal
- Anal Wart Removal
- Drainage of anal abscess
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
Fistula procedures
- Seton Drain Placement
General surgery
Hemorrhoid treatments
- Hemorrhoid Injections
- Laser Hemorrhoid Treatment
- Rubber-band ligation of hemorrhoids
Infection & Microbiology Tests
Inflammatory bowel surgery
- Bowel-Sparing Surgery for Crohn's
Injections & pain relief
- Anal Sphincter Botox
Minimally invasive surgery
- Robotic Colon Surgery
Ostomy & bowel
- Ostomy bag fitting and care
- Ostomy leak troubleshooting
Ostomy surgery
- Colostomy Placement
- Ileostomy Surgery
- Parastomal Hernia Repair
- Stoma Revision
Pelvic therapy
- Pelvic Biofeedback Therapy
Reconstructive surgery
- J-Pouch Surgery
- Rectovaginal Fistula Repair
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Ostomy reversal
Wound care
- Stoma Site Marking Before Surgery
Most searched procedures
- Bowel resection
- Colonoscopy
- Fistula repair
- Hemorrhoid removal
Cancer screening
- Cancer Genetic Testing
Digestive health
- Stool Transplant
Pelvic floor & prolapse
- Pelvic organ prolapse surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Sacral neuromodulation
Therapy & rehabilitation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,671 services · 703 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
1,639 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11045 |
454 | Too few peers to compare |
| Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound | Procedure | 17250 |
72 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less | Treatment | 97597 |
54 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
195 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
89 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
57 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | Billing code | G0180 |
37 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
32 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians | Billing code | G0179 |
27 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 3
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Also at this address 4
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Trained at Other 8
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More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1981 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Dr. Sandfort specialize in?
Dr. Sandfort is a colorectal surgeon in New Bedford, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Sandfort located?
Dr. Sandfort is listed at 101 Page St, New Bedford, MA 02740. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sandfort's phone number?
The number on file is (508) 973-5130. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Sandfort?
Dr. Sandfort's National Provider Identifier is 1841228707. 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 Dr. Sandfort go to medical school?
Dr. Sandfort attended Other, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Sandfort have?
Dr. Sandfort has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Sandfort do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sandfort performs procedures including removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less and application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound; provides treatments such as removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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