Quick answers
- Does Thomas R. Sanford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas R. 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 Thomas R. Sanford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 188 Original Medicare patients and 646 services for Thomas R. Sanford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas R. Sanford's NPI number?
- 1568489151. 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 Thomas R. 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 | 188 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 646 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)125 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)106 services
- Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)102 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)35 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)30 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety26%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Hospitals where Thomas R. Sanford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas R. 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.
- SSM Health Saint Louis University HospitalSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260105
- SSM Health St Mary's Hospital - St LouisSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260091
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas R. Sanford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 10101 Woodfield LnSaint Louis, MO 63132 (608) 280‑4647
- 1201 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104 (314) 617‑2000
- 1225 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104
- 1402 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104 (314) 577‑8475
- 1465 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104 (314) 577‑5641
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas R. Sanford as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- SSM Health Care Group940 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
- Allergy/Immunologyalso
Other ENT doctors in Saint Louis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in SSM Health Care Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568489151 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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