Quick answers
- Does Martin L. Sanford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Martin L. 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 Martin L. Sanford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 211 Original Medicare patients and 1,668 services for Martin L. Sanford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Martin L. Sanford's NPI number?
- 1386776367. 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 Martin L. 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 patients | 211 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,668 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions (98941)1,537 services
- Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions (98940)131 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 cholesterol58%
- High blood pressure51%
- Arthritis38%
- Diabetes17%
- Osteoporosis14%
- Ischemic heart disease12%
Practice locations
Addresses where Martin L. Sanford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15 Commercial StPortola, CA 96122 (530) 832‑4442
Specialties
- Chiropracticprimary
Other chiropractors in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DC |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic college | Western States College Of Chiropractic |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since chiropractic college) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386776367 |
| 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