Nicole J Smith-Sandilands, MD
Nicole J Smith-Sandilands is a Family Medicine specialist based in Old Town, ME with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Nicole J Smith-Sandilands, MD has practiced family medicine for 20+ years, working in group practice. She graduated from Case Western University School of Dental Medicine in 2006 and has 20+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 50% of reporting doctors in Maine
- Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in Maine
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1844dNPPES updated 2021-05-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.86%
Maine avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Maine0.86% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.7%
Maine avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
81
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
290
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,856
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $584k
Percentile rankings compared against 387 reporting peers in Maine.
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 Diabetes.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
Case Western University School of Dental Medicine
Board certified · May 4, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Case Western University School of Dental Medicine (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
Po Box 1599, Bangor, ME 04402-1599
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Nicole J Smith-Sandilands
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nicole J Smith-Sandilands for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Old Town 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 Nicole J Smith-Sandilands
Dr. Smith-Sandilands is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Old Town, ME. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (207) 827-6128.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
242 Brunswick St, Old Town, ME 04468-1613
Mailing Address
Po Box 1599, Bangor, ME 04402-1599
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