Quick answers
- Does Heather W. Sandberg accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heather W. Sandberg 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 Heather W. Sandberg see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 582 Original Medicare patients and 2,936 services for Heather W. Sandberg. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heather W. Sandberg's NPI number?
- 1699783597. 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 Heather W. Sandberg, 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 | 582 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,936 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)766 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)433 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)279 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)219 services
- Biopsy of fingernail or toenail (11755)144 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes49%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
Hospitals where Heather W. Sandberg works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Heather W. Sandberg 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.
- Fort Sanders Regional Medical CenterKnoxville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440125
- Parkwest Medical CenterKnoxville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440173
Practice locations
Addresses where Heather W. Sandberg is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 501 19th St, Suite 601Knoxville, TN 37916 (865) 523‑5655
- 939 Emerald Ave, Suite 706Knoxville, TN 37917 (865) 523‑5655
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heather W. Sandberg as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sandberg Foot Health Center PC6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Knoxville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Knoxville, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sandberg Foot Health Center PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699783597 |
| 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