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Diagnostic Radiology

Melanie B. Sanford, MD

Works at hospitals in Burlington, NC · Greensboro, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Melanie B. Sanford, MD is a radiologist at 1331 N Elm St, Suite 200, Greensboro, NC 27401. Phone: (336) 274-6682. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Melanie B. Sanford had 2,644 Original Medicare patients and 5,165 services. NPI 1336359199. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Melanie B. Sanford, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Melanie B. Sanford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melanie B. Sanford 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 Melanie B. Sanford see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 2,644 Original Medicare patients and 5,165 services for Melanie B. Sanford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Melanie B. Sanford's NPI number?
1336359199. 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 Melanie B. Sanford, 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 patients2,644
Services billed to Medicare5,165
Different services or procedures102
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)1,235 services
  2. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)520 services
  3. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)427 services
  4. X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)226 services
  5. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)201 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%
  • Arthritis62%
  • Diabetes40%
  • Ischemic heart disease40%
  • Chronic kidney disease38%

Hospitals where Melanie B. Sanford works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Melanie B. Sanford at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Melanie B. Sanford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Melanie B. Sanford as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Greensboro Radiology PA231 clinicians in the group
  • Diagnostic Radiology and Imaging LLC87 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Greensboro

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Greensboro, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Greensboro Radiology PA

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1336359199
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians