Dennis E Sands, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Alton, IL

Dennis E Sands, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Alton, Illinois. He went to University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Osf Multi-specialty Group and his current practice location is 2 Saint Anthonys Way, Alton, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (618) 462-2222.

Dennis E Sands is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036-141850) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1972585677.

Contact Information

Dennis E Sands, MD
2 Saint Anthonys Way,
Alton, IL 62002-4569
(618) 462-2222
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDennis E Sands
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience29 Years
Location2 Saint Anthonys Way, Alton, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dennis E Sands attended and graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1972585677
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/17/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/02/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4486687076
  • Enrollment ID: I20161102002419

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dennis E Sands such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1972585677NPI-NPPES
1972585677MedicaidWI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 35-086652 (Ohio)Secondary
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 42944 (Wisconsin)Secondary
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 036-141850 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Osf Saint Anthony's Health CenterAlton, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Osf Multi-specialty Group36788897891552

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dennis E Sands allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOsf Multi-specialty Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922445527
PECOS PAC ID: 3678889789
Enrollment ID: O20150904000279

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dennis E Sands is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dennis E Sands, MD
2 Saint Anthonys Way,
Alton, IL 62002-4569

Ph: (618) 462-2222
Dennis E Sands, MD
2 Saint Anthonys Way,
Alton, IL 62002-4569

Ph: (618) 462-2222

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