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Otolaryngology

Sanford M. Archer, MD

Works at hospitals in Lexington, KY · Kentucky

Summary

Dr. Sanford M. Archer, MD is an ENT doctor at 100 Greatstone Pt, Lexington, KY 40504. Phone: (859) 257-9800. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Sanford M. Archer had 126 Original Medicare patients and 362 services. NPI 1396783411. 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.

  • Specialty: ENT doctor (Medicare lists Otolaryngology)
  • Address: 100 Greatstone Pt, Lexington, KY 40504 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (859) 257‑9800
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: University of Kentucky Hospital
  • Group practice: Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc
  • Medical school: R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School · graduated 1983 (43 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sanford M. Archer, 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 Sanford M. Archer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sanford M. Archer 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 Sanford M. Archer see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 126 Original Medicare patients and 362 services for Sanford M. Archer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Sanford M. Archer's NPI number?
1396783411. 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 Sanford M. Archer, 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 patients126
Services billed to Medicare362
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)78 services
  2. Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)67 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)53 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)36 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)22 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 cholesterol74%
  • Arthritis71%
  • Anxiety33%
  • COPD31%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%

Hospitals where Sanford M. Archer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sanford M. Archer 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 Sanford M. Archer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sanford M. Archer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc967 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ENT doctors in Lexington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, KY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolR Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School
Graduation year1983 (43 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1396783411
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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