Provider Profile
Tara M. Sanford, DPT
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sanford
Based in Albuquerque, NM, Tara M. Sanford, DPT is listed in the NPI registry under physical therapist in private practice. Tara is also listed as specializing in physical therapist. According to Medicare claims data, Tara cared for 422 Medicare patients across 1,705 services. The services billed most often include therapy procedure using functional activities, therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes, and therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes. NPI 1285066506 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
- (505) 797-5505
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7424 HOLLY AVE. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Physical Therapy 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
- Knee pain
- Lower back pain
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Post-surgery rehab
- Sports injuries
- Stroke recovery
Back & Spine
Balance & head
Circulation
Foot & ankle
Foot & Ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hip & Pelvis
Joint & muscle
- Diastasis Recti
- Fibromyalgia Pain
- Frozen shoulder
- Golfer's elbow
- Groin Strain
- Hamstring Pull
- Hip osteoarthritis
- IT Band Syndrome
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Shoulder Pain
- Tennis elbow
Joints
Knee & Leg
Neck & Head
Nerve & Spine
Nerve issues
Neurological
Pelvic Health
Shoulder
Spine & neck
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Aquatic Therapy
Assessments
Back & Spine
Balance & neurological
- Balance Training
- Concussion Rehab
- Epley Maneuver
- Gait Training
- Parkinson's Movement Program
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
Equipment & devices
Evaluation
Exercise Therapy
Foot & Ankle
General Therapy
Hands-on therapies
Hands-on Therapy
Mobility & Balance
Pain Relief Devices
Pelvic Health
Post-op care
Prevention & posture
Specialized programs
- Aquatic Therapy
- Blood Flow Restriction Training
- Lymphedema Drainage Therapy
- McKenzie Method Treatment
- Running Gait Analysis
- TMJ Physical Therapy
- Work Conditioning Program
Specialized PT
- Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Hand therapy
- Neurological Physical Therapy
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
Sports Performance
Support & stabilization
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,705 services · 422 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapy procedure using functional activities | Treatment | 97530 |
508 | More often than most peers in Physical Therapist in Private… |
| Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97112 |
421 | More often than most peers in Physical Therapist in Private… |
| Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97140 |
420 | More often than most peers in Physical Therapist in Private… |
| Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97110 |
282 | As often as other peers in Physical Therapist in Private… |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes | Treatment | 97162 |
37 | More often than most peers in Physical Therapist in Private… |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 45 minutes | Treatment | 97163 |
26 | More often than most peers in Physical Therapist in Private… |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | Treatment | 97161 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist in Private… |
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 physical therapist in private practices at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other physical therapist in private practices in Albuquerque 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Therapy procedure using functional activities 8
Providers in NM who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Tara M. Sanford's specialty?
Tara M. Sanford is a physical therapist in private practice in Albuquerque, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Tara M. Sanford?
Tara M. Sanford is listed at 7424 Holly Ave. Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87113. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Tara M. Sanford?
The number on file is (505) 797-5505. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Tara M. Sanford's NPI number?
Tara M. Sanford's National Provider Identifier is 1285066506. 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 Tara M. Sanford's education?
Tara M. Sanford attended Other, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Tara M. Sanford been practicing?
Tara M. Sanford has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Tara M. Sanford known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Tara M. Sanford provides treatments such as therapy procedure using functional activities and therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Tara M. Sanford confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Tara M. Sanford. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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