Quick answers
- Does Sanford D. Altman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sanford D. Altman 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 Sanford D. Altman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 316 Original Medicare patients and 1,644 services for Sanford D. Altman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sanford D. Altman's NPI number?
- 1962436220. 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 Sanford D. Altman, 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 | 316 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,644 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of hemodialysis access (93990)370 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)259 services
- Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist (36902)243 services
- Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device (77001)89 services
- Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist (36907)68 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes74%
- Heart failure63%
- Ischemic heart disease57%
Practice locations
Addresses where Sanford D. Altman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 16401 NW 2nd Ave, Suite 101Miami, FL 33169 (305) 948‑5333
- 16401 NW 2nd Ave, Suite 101North Miami Beach, FL 33169
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sanford D. Altman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Open Access Miami, LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Interventional Radiologyprimary
Other interventional radiologists in Miami
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Miami, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Open Access Miami, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962436220 |
| 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