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Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD

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Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

New York Medical College

Professional interests include: ankle problems, musculoskeletal problems, ankle arthroscopy, and more.

170 W 12th Street Spellman 7
New York, NY 10011

(212) 604-6266

Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD is a foot and ankle surgeon in New York, NY specializing in foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from New York Medical College. Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian.

Office Locations

170 W 12th Street Spellman 7
New York, NY 10011

(212) 604-6266

(212) 604-6287

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170 William Street 8th Floor
New York, NY 10038

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Some issues Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“In the end, Hansen became an icon, says Dr. Andrew Sands, a New York surgeon and protege in the mid-1990s.”—"Dr. Sigvard Hansen challenged assumptions and helped turn around trauma care", Seattle Times, March 2009

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	73

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	89

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	42
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD in 2013

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	106

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD in 2014

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	127

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	93

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	103

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD in 2017

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	82

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	60

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	24
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD in 2019

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD in 2020

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	18

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	21
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD in 2022

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	80

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD.

**Gender**
Female	37
Male	19

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	32
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	9
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	31

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD graduated from New York Medical College. He completed residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: orthopedic surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: New York Medical College

Residency: Lenox Hill Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: orthopedic surgery

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, 1199SEIU, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Aetna, EmblemHealth, UnitedHealthcare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Oxford Health Plans and Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

1199SEIU

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Aetna

EmblemHealth

UnitedHealthcare

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Andrew K. Sands, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Synthes GmbH	$45,673 $45,673
DePuy Synthes Products LLC	$32,284 Trauma $18,764	$13,520
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$24,655 VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS $15,382	VA-LCP $153	CANNULATED SCREWS $64	Fibulink $20	$9,035
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$7,151 VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS $5,450	EXTERNAL FIXATION $569	Trauma $42	$1,090
Synthes USA Products LLC	$6,815 EXTERNAL FIXATION $226	NA $115	$6,474
Other	$4,005 Product Portfolio $363	AUGMENT INJECTABLE $299	Proximal Humerus Plate $296	IO FiX $194	BioSurgery - ACTIFUSE $162	Other $2,692

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$41,888
Consulting Fee	$38,648
Honoraria	$34,308
Food and Beverage	$2,807
Education	$1,200
Other	$1,732

Biography

Dr. Andrew Sands is a foot & ankle surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in New York, NY. Dr. Sands's areas of expertise include foot problems, foot reconstruction, and musculoskeletal problems. He can accept UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield, as well as other insurance carriers. He graduated from New York Medical College. For his residency, Dr. Sands trained at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Sands is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian. According to NewYork-Presbyterian, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in New York, NY.