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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Kirk A. Sanford, CNA

Sees patients in Phoenix, AZ · Scottsdale, AZ · Arizona

Summary

Kirk A. Sanford, CNA is a nurse anesthetist at 1848 E Thomas Rd, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85016. Phone: (602) 456-2342. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kirk A. Sanford had 393 Original Medicare patients and 482 services. NPI 1679959209. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Nurse anesthetist (Medicare lists Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA))
  • Address: 1848 E Thomas Rd, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85016 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (602) 456‑2342
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Scottsdale Surgical Partners, LLC (+2 more)
  • School: graduated 2015
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kirk A. 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 Kirk A. Sanford accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Kirk A. Sanford may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Kirk A. Sanford see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 393 Original Medicare patients and 482 services for Kirk A. Sanford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kirk A. Sanford's NPI number?
1679959209. 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 Kirk A. 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 patients393
Services billed to Medicare482
Different services or procedures34
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position (01992)126 services
  2. Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (01938)56 services
  3. Anesthesia for closed procedure on pubic bone or pelvic joint (01160)45 services
  4. Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance (01940)37 services
  5. Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%
  • Anxiety31%
  • Chronic kidney disease27%

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Scottsdale Surgical Partners, LLC24 clinicians in the group
  • Pacific Sonoran Anesthesia LLC11 clinicians in the group
  • Heart Prime LLC2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nurse anesthetists in Phoenix

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Phoenix, AZ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Scottsdale Surgical Partners, LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialCNA
Graduation year2015
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1679959209
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Sources

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