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Active NPI 1407376379 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John Michael Sands , MD, DDS

Surgery • Sayre, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Sands, MD, DDS is a certified Surgery practicing in Sayre, PA. With approximately 6 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 2020, Dr. Sands delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1 GUTHRIE SQ.

Dr. Sands is affiliated with Guthrie Medical Group Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1 Guthrie Sq

Sayre, PA 188401625

Telephone 5708872418
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Robert Packer Hospital Facility NPI 1083614382

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Maryland School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2020

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Sayre, PA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
6 Yrs -15.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.5 Yrs
State Avg: 26.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
28 Specialists

Practicing in Sayre, PA (1976 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
7.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sands (6 Years) 6 Yrs
Sayre Specialty Average (21.5 Years) 21.5 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-18
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License PA MD481118

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 1223S0112X

State License PA DS041890

The specialty of dentistry which includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 204E00000X

State License PA MD481118

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to recognize and treat a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are also trained to administer anesthesia, and provide care in an office setting. They are trained to treat problems such as the extraction of wisdom teeth, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, and to perform dental implant surgery.

Dentist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 122300000X

State License PA DS041890

A dentist is a person qualified by a doctorate in dental surgery (D.D.S.) or dental medicine (D.M.D.), licensed by the state to practice dentistry, and practicing within the scope of that license. There is no difference between the two degrees: dentists who have a DMD or DDS have the same education. Universities have the prerogative to determine what degree is awarded. Both degrees use the same curriculum requirements set by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Generally, three or more years of undergraduate education plus four years of dental school is required to graduate and become a general dentist. State licensing boards accept either degree as equivalent, and both degrees allow licensed individuals to practice the same scope of general dentistry. Additional post-graduate training is required to become a dental specialist.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Guthrie Medical Group Pc

1 Guthrie Sq, Sayre, PA 188401625

Phone: 5708885858

Secondary Practice Locations

2990 Eastern Blvd

York, PA 174022910

Phone: 7177559695

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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Psychologist

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Occupational Therapist

NPI 1003194606

Occupational Therapist Registered, L

NPI 1003430034

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

William Edwards

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1003759382
Dr. Donna Tamkin , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1003864281

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 18, 2025

Dentist (License #DS041890 in PA)

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Updated Practice Location June 06, 2023

Registered at 1 GUTHRIE SQ, SAYRE, PA 188401625 (Tel: 5708872418)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 06, 2023

Registered at 1567 QUEEN ESTHER DR, SAYRE, PA 188409380 (Tel: 4084388303)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 06, 2023

Recorded as JOHN SANDS, MD, DDS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 06, 2023

Dentist (License #DS041890 in PA)

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Updated Practice Location January 02, 2019

Registered at 2990 EASTERN BLVD, YORK, PA 174022910 (Tel: 7177559695)

NPI Profile Active June 22, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 22, 2017

Registered at 650 W BALTIMORE ST, BALTIMORE, MD 212011510 (Tel: 4107063964)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 22, 2017

Registered at 650 W BALTIMORE ST, BALTIMORE, MD 212011510 (Tel: 4107063964)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 22, 2017

Recorded as JOHN SANDS, DDS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 22, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 22, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1407376379
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 22, 2017
Last Update: July 18, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1567 Queen Esther Dr

Sayre, PA 188409380

Phone: 4084388303

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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