Quick answers
- Does Vernon K. Sondak accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vernon K. Sondak accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Vernon K. Sondak see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 112 Original Medicare patients and 394 services for Vernon K. Sondak. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vernon K. Sondak's NPI number?
- 1285640821. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Vernon K. Sondak, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 112 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 394 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery (38900)37 services
- Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm (13121)29 services
- Complicated repair of wound of trunk, each additional 5.0 cm or less (13102)26 services
- Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, more than 4.0 cm (11606)24 services
- Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm (38525)24 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis38%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Diabetes24%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Vernon K. Sondak is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12902 USF Magnolia DrTampa, FL 33612 (888) 860‑2778
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vernon K. Sondak as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
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Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Tampa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tampa, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in H Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr and Res Inst Life Time Cancer SCRN Ctr Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Boston University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285640821 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians