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- 2874 N Carson St, Suite 300, Carson City, NV 89706
About Dr. Althaus
Based in Carson City, NV, Sandra J. Althaus, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Sandra graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 1984. According to Medicare claims data, Sandra cared for 358 Medicare patients across 384 services. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, ct scan head or brain without contrast, and x-ray of chest, 2 views. NPI 1326048018 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (775) 445-5500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2874 N CARSON ST SUITE 300
Carson City, NV 89706
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
384 services · 358 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
137 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
40 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | Imaging | 74176 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 radiologists in Carson City 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 8
Providers in NV who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Sandra J. Althaus's specialty?
Sandra J. Althaus is a radiologist in Carson City, NV. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Sandra J. Althaus?
Sandra J. Althaus is listed at 2874 N Carson St Suite 300, Carson City, NV 89706. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Sandra J. Althaus?
The number on file is (775) 445-5500. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Sandra J. Althaus's NPI number?
Sandra J. Althaus's National Provider Identifier is 1326048018. 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 Sandra J. Althaus's education?
Sandra J. Althaus attended University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Sandra J. Althaus been practicing?
Sandra J. Althaus has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Sandra J. Althaus known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Sandra J. Althaus performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and ct scan head or brain without contrast; 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
Has Sandra J. Althaus confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Sandra J. Althaus. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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