Dr. Michael Sandfort

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 43+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Michael Sandfort, MD, is a Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) specialist in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1981, having over 43 years of diverse experience, especially in Colorectal Surgery (Proctology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Southcoast Hospital Group Inc, Saint Anne's Hospital. Dr. Michael Sandfort also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Truesdale Surgical Associates Inc. Dr. Michael Sandfort accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Michael Sandfort at 2444 E Main Rd to request Dr. Michael Sandfort the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2444 E Main Rd
Portsmouth, RI 02871-4025


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Michael Sandfort
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0941259196
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

  • Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) (primary specialty)
  • General Surgery

Experience

  • Over 43 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. Michael Sandfort graduated from medical school in 1981.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1841228707
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 29, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Michael Sandfort

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Michael Sandfort has been primarily specialized in Colon & Rectal Surgery for over 43 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Colon & Rectal Surgery
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    Colon & Rectal Surgery
    A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    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.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Truesdale Surgical Associates Inc


Practice Locations

2444 E Main Rd
Portsmouth, RI 02871-4025
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, July 31, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, September 4, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Michael Sandfort [NPI: 1841228707]Colorectal Surgery (Proctology), General Surgery