Bruce Eric Sands, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Bruce Eric Sands is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in New York, NY with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NY can see Bruce Eric Sands, MD in person in New York or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Boston University School of Medicine (class of 1987), he has been practicing for over 39 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5 E 98th St Fl 11, New York, NY 10029-6501
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
95
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
38
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
210
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $941k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$198.0k received from industry
109 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Bruce Eric Sands's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1987
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
Boston University School of Medicine (Class of 1987)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Bruce Eric Sands
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Bruce Eric Sands for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New York required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bruce Eric Sands
Dr. Sands is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 241-4299.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Bruce Eric Sands
Practice Location
5 E 98th St Fl 11, New York, NY 10029-6501
Mailing Address
5 E 98th St Fl 11, New York, NY 10029-6501
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