Quick answers
- Does Kristen M. Sandel accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Kristen M. Sandel may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kristen M. Sandel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 231 Original Medicare patients and 253 services for Kristen M. Sandel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kristen M. Sandel's NPI number?
- 1871590620. 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 Kristen M. Sandel, 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 | 231 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 253 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)160 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)47 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)24 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
- Anxiety39%
Hospitals where Kristen M. Sandel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristen M. Sandel 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.
- WellSpan Ephrata Community HospitalEphrata, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390225
Practice locations
Addresses where Kristen M. Sandel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 169 Martin AveLancaster, PA 17522
- 169 Martin AveEphrata, PA 17522
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Lancaster
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lancaster, PA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871590620 |
| 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