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Based in Chattanooga, TN, Sanford C Sharp, MD is listed in the NPI registry under pathology. Sanford graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1988. Sanford is also listed as specialising in anatomic & clinical pathology.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Sharp's specialty?
Dr. Sharp is a pathology in Chattanooga, TN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PATHOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Sharp?
Dr. Sharp is listed at 2525 DESALES AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37404. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Sharp?
The number on file is (423) 629-7688. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sharp's NPI number?
Dr. Sharp's National Provider Identifier is 1649232828. 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. Sharp's medical education?
Dr. Sharp attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Sharp been practising?
Dr. Sharp has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Sharp known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sharp the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (423) 629-7688
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2525 DESALES AVE
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,155 services · 2,513 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
1,462 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
327 |
| Immunologic analysis technique on serum | Lab test | 86320 |
305 |
| Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation) | Lab test | 86334 |
264 |
| Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report | Lab test | 88173 |
224 |
| Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique | Lab test | 88112 |
178 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity | Lab test | 88307 |
167 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
161 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
146 |
| Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present | Lab test | 88311 |
145 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other pathology specialists 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 pathology specialists in Chattanooga 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.