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Active NPI 1902808462 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David S. Sax , MD

Dermatology • Sarasota, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Sax, MD is a certified Dermatology practicing in Sarasota, FL. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1996, Dr. Sax delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8451 SHADE AVE.

Dr. Sax is affiliated with University Park Dermatology Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient outpatient office visit, destruction of skin growth. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8451 Shade Ave
Suite 205

Sarasota, FL 342432878

Telephone 9413602477
Fax 9413602577
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Dermatology in Sarasota, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
30 Yrs +3.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 26.9 Yrs
State Avg: 23.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
37 Specialists

Practicing in Sarasota, FL (1273 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
40.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sax (30 Years) 30 Yrs
Sarasota Specialty Average (26.9 Years) 26.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
1,586 292 $10.42 $6.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
1,285 865 $134.10 $90.34
17000 Destruction of skin growth
579 428 $98.78 $51.36
77280 Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area
528 42 $380.87 $257.08
0394T High dose rate electronic brachytherapy
525 42 $351.87 $240.41
11102 Tangential biopsy of single skin lesion
496 413 $144.97 $91.84
A2019 Kerecis omega3 marigen shield, per square centimeter
421 37 $626.60 $595.24
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
277 205 $83.20 $56.11
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths
266 226 $164.35 $110.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
226 193 $189.66 $127.93
17311 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks
209 171 $991.21 $650.11
Q4158 Kerecis omega3, per square centimeter
209 28 $258.66 $130.81
11103 Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth
176 119 $72.80 $49.11
G6001 Ultrasonic guidance for placement of radiation therapy fields
164 23 $480.53 $172.68
17312 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks
149 88 $599.19 $404.44
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
140 140 $165.48 $111.35
12032 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm
104 94 $441.73 $234.94
15275 Application of skin substitute graft to wound of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less
72 42 $233.83 $110.70
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths
68 55 $243.79 $164.41
12052 Repair of wound (2.6 to 5.0 centimeters) of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mouth
65 59 $460.90 $155.58
17313 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks
65 55 $929.80 $627.26
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
55 46 $260.55 $164.33
15271 Application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less
47 19 $226.97 $123.77
77290 Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 3 or more treatment areas or any number of treatment areas where special treatment is involved
45 42 $634.64 $428.39
96573 Application of light by qualified health care professional to destroy precancer skin growth
38 31 $319.33 $215.15
J7308 Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 20%, single unit dosage form (354 mg)
38 31 $592.43 $388.68
11602 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
34 31 $357.75 $124.24
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes
32 32 $106.25 $71.46
17261 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm
29 26 $217.11 $123.71
69100 Biopsy of ear
28 26 $139.17 $68.67
12051 Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.5 cm or less
26 26 $414.20 $144.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
25 25 $249.56 $168.27
17314 Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks
23 17 $573.21 $386.68
11200 Removal of skin tag, 1-15 skin tags
20 20 $135.34 $63.94
11402 Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
17 16 $251.73 $84.99
11900 Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths
16 15 $83.82 $40.70
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
14 13 $1.48 $0.97
10060 Simple or single drainage of skin abscess
13 13 $186.14 $125.24
11603 Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm
13 13 $408.60 $137.82
11104 Punch biopsy, first skin growth
11 11 $181.32 $122.19
12031 Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.5 cm or less
11 11 $381.56 $210.45

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-12-17
Dermatology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207N00000X

State License FL ME83474

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tax Id
593760877 (FL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
06331 (FL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Rr
70016313 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Park Dermatology Pllc

8451 Shade Ave, Sarasota, FL 342432878

Phone: 9413602477

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

5 Associated Practitioners
Megan Canevari , APRN

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1023944816

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Matthew Mcnamee , MS ATC, LAT

Specialist/Technologist - Athletic Trainer

NPI 1396120457

MSATC, Licensed Athletic Trainer

Carlee Lapensee , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1447572862

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Leah Cohen

Dermatology

NPI 1508494972
Jesse Lebaron , MPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1851879217

MPAS, Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 22, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 22, 2011

Registered at 8451 SHADE AVE, SUITE 205, SARASOTA, FL 342432878 (Tel: 9413602477)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 22, 2011

Registered at 8451 SHADE AVE, SUITE 205, SARASOTA, FL 342432878 (Tel: 9413602477)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 22, 2011

Recorded as DAVID SAX, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 22, 2011

Dermatology (License #ME83474 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 15, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902808462
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 15, 2005
Last Update: December 17, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

8451 Shade Ave, Suite 205

Sarasota, FL 342432878

Phone: 9413602477

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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