Sandra Thananart, MD
With over 27 years in internal medicine, Sandra Thananart, MD is a long-established internist in Ithaca. She graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.22/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 32% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 69% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6524dNPPES updated 2008-06-25 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
821 Cliff St, Ithaca, NY 14850-2017
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New York, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202395.22/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.6 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.1%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)
1.1% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
159
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
229
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,373
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $166k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$19 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Sandra Thananart's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
27 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (Class of 1999)
Mailing address
1001 W Fayette St Suite 400, Syracuse, NY 13204-2859
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Sandra Thananart
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sandra Thananart for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ithaca 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 Sandra Thananart
Dr. Thananart is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Ithaca, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (607) 277-2170.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sandra Thananart
Practice Location
821 Cliff St, Ithaca, NY 14850-2017
Mailing Address
1001 W Fayette St Suite 400, Syracuse, NY 13204-2859
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