Quick answers
- Does Bernita K. Sands accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bernita K. Sands 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 Bernita K. Sands see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 37 Original Medicare patients and 92 services for Bernita K. Sands. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bernita K. Sands's NPI number?
- 1841266764. 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 Bernita K. Sands, 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 | 37 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 92 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)37 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)17 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%
- Diabetes49%
- Arthritis43%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
- COPD30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Bernita K. Sands is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7501 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, Optum 9th StreetSt Petersburg, FL 33702 (727) 527‑6719
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bernita K. Sands as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Optumcare Florida, LLC272 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in St Petersburg
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in St Petersburg, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Optumcare Florida, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Florida College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841266764 |
| 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