Dr. Christopher W Sands
Hospitalist in Memphis, Tennessee
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 32+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Christopher W Sands, MD, is the Hospitalist specialist in Memphis, Tennessee. He attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1992, having over 32 years of diverse experience, especially in Hospitalist. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Methodist Healthcare Memphis Hospitals. Dr. Christopher W Sands also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Primary Care Group, Llc. Dr. Christopher W Sands accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (901) 516-1489 to request Dr. Christopher W Sands the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Christopher W Sands |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
0244263465 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Hospitalist (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 32 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Christopher W Sands attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in 1992.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1831170448
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, November 10, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Christopher W Sands
Medical Licenses
Dr. Christopher W Sands has been primarily specialized in Hospitalist for over 32 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Hospitalist
click for detail Hospitalist Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
| 27871 | Tennessee |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Memphis, Tennessee | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Primary Care Group, Llc | 117 |
Practice Locations
1265 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38104-3415
Phone: (901) 516-1489
Fax: (901) 516-1487
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
1211 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38104-6600
Phone: (901) 516-0843
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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