Kara Anne Sands, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Kara Anne Sands is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Scottsdale, AZ with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kara Anne Sands, M.D. specializes in psychiatry & neurology, serving patients in Scottsdale, AZ in group practice. She has been practicing since 2008 — over 18 years. Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and more. CMS MIPS quality score: 78.59/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 29% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 919dNPPES updated 2024-02-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202378.59/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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.
$80 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Kara Anne Sands's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 16, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Mailing address
13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259-5452
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Kara Anne Sands
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kara Anne Sands for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Scottsdale 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 Kara Anne Sands
Dr. Sands is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Scottsdale, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (480) 301-8000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2018. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Mailing Address
13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259-5452
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