Active NPI 1023242179 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Claude Levon Sanks , MD

Internal Medicine • Guyton, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Claude Sanks, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Guyton, GA. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2007, Dr. Sanks delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3 HIDDEN CREEK DR.

Dr. Sanks is affiliated with Cooperative Healthcare Services Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3 Hidden Creek Dr

Guyton, GA 313124590

Telephone 9127728620

Fax 9127728621

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Effingham Hospital, Inc. Facility NPI 1164651022

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Guyton, GA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

19 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 19.0 Yrs

State Avg: 25.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1 Specialists

Practicing in Guyton, GA (4065 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

50.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sanks (19 Years) 19 Yrs

Guyton Specialty Average (19.0 Years) 19.0 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
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	520	166	$213.08	$111.43
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	140	140	$351.81	$164.17
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	94	92	$211.09	$106.47
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	36	23	$142.39	$70.48

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	479	174	$209.00	$112.55
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	147	69	$142.00	$73.55
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	126	125	$341.00	$162.74
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	112	112	$208.00	$107.92
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	35	14	$566.00	$205.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	159	65	$153.23	$68.13
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	157	71	$222.30	$94.72
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	41	40	$397.78	$188.71
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	38	38	$228.53	$98.35
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	31	26	$289.00	$87.28
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	21	20	$525.00	$159.29
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	15	15	$423.20	$168.71
99316 Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes	14	14	$333.00	$100.10
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	13	13	$205.38	$68.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	44	17	$181.24	$69.83
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	19	19	$184.00	$102.72
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	17	15	$395.26	$194.54
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	14	13	$251.65	$100.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	70	34	$157.00	$71.79
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	40	29	$214.00	$103.60
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	34	32	$184.00	$105.87
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	22	22	$330.00	$201.22
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	12	11	$358.00	$164.72
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	12	11	$231.00	$88.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	148	51	$157.00	$71.01
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	57	55	$184.00	$103.91
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	50	43	$214.00	$101.53
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	45	42	$330.00	$197.46
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	26	24	$231.00	$88.56
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	18	18	$358.00	$162.11
99316 Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes	17	17	$274.00	$102.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	157	66	$157.00	$71.06
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	68	65	$184.00	$104.61
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	68	62	$330.00	$198.15
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	42	26	$214.00	$101.56
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	40	29	$231.00	$88.68
99316 Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes	13	13	$274.00	$103.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	89	41	$156.00	$69.97
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	35	34	$184.00	$103.67
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	21	21	$323.41	$196.21
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	16	14	$160.00	$66.30

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License GA 068300

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Cooperative Healthcare Services Inc

2415 Parkwood Dr, Brunswick, GA 315204722

Phone: 9124664079

Secondary Practice Locations

459 Highway 119 S

Springfield, GA 313293021

Phone: 9127547500

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Bailey Alford , MD

Pediatrics

NPI 1225458193

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Ricky Garland , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1942382429

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active February 01, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 01, 2018

Registered at 3 HIDDEN CREEK DR, GUYTON, GA 313124590 (Tel: 9127728620)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 01, 2018

Registered at PO BOX 818, SPRINGFIELD, GA 313290818 (Tel: 9127540182)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 01, 2018

Recorded as CLAUDE SANKS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 01, 2018

Internal Medicine (License #068300 in GA)

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NPI Profile Active July 24, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 24, 2012

Registered at 499 HIGHWAY 119 S, SPRINGFIELD, GA 313293021 (Tel: 9127547500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 24, 2012

Registered at 499 HIGHWAY 119 S, SPRINGFIELD, GA 313293021 (Tel: 9127547500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 24, 2012

Recorded as CLAUDE SANKS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 24, 2012

Internal Medicine (License #068300 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 05, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1023242179

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 05, 2009

Last Update: March 17, 2018

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 818

Springfield, GA 313290818

Phone: 9127540182

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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