Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders, MD
- Medicare services, 2024
- 565
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 243
- Part D claims, 2024
- 1,544
- Hospital affiliations
- 3
- Industry payments
- $2,237
- Practice address
- 222 22nd N Ave, Nashville, TN 37203
- Practice phone
- Call (629) 255-2620
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Heritage Medical Associates
Nashville, Tennessee
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Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders is a neurologist in Nashville, Tennessee
Dr. Sanders practices at Heritage Medical Associates in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Sanders' NPI, 1205218419, was assigned on June 24, 2015. Dr. Sanders graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 2015. Dr. Sanders holds Tennessee license 63906.
- NPI
- 1205218419NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 6002144664
- NPI enumeration date
- June 24, 2015
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Offers telehealth
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (629) 255-2620
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Female
- Estimated age
- 37
- Medical school graduation
- 2015
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders practices at Heritage Medical Associates in Nashville, Tennessee
Dr. Sanders' primary practice is Heritage Medical Associates, at 222 22nd N Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 in Davidson County. The practice phone is (629) 255-2620.
- Heritage Medical Associates222 22nd N Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 · Davidson CountyPhone(629) 255-2620
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders is affiliated with 5 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Sanders' primary practice is Heritage Medical Associates in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Sanders is also affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West. The medical group on file is Heritage Medical Associates. Dmand AI also links Dr. Sanders to 2 more hospitals and 1 group practice or clinic, each named with a free account.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Sanders practices, 4 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Heritage Medical Associates | Available with a free account |
| +4 more affiliated sites | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders is one of 350 neurologists in Tennessee
Neurology is Dr. Sanders' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2084N0400X. Dr. Sanders is licensed in Tennessee.
Specialties and state licenses
- Neurology, TennesseePrimary
Neurologists near Dr. Sanders
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders billed Medicare for 565 services in 2024
CMS data shows 565 Medicare services from Dr. Sanders across 11 procedure codes in 2024, for 243 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $38,137 for them.
Dr. Sanders' Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 3512024: 21140%
- Tests and treatments
- 2023: 1682024: 18711%
- Other services
- 2023: 9262024: 13685%
- Surgery
- 2023: 592024: 3147%
- Imaging
- 2023: 112024: 0100%
- Lab and pathology
- 2023: 272024: 0100%
Where Dr. Sanders' Medicare services took place, 2024
- In an office37867%
- In a facility18733%
Dr. Sanders compared with the Tennessee median for neurologists, 2024
- Dr. Sanders
- Tennessee median
- Medicare services
- 565vs 39842% above
- Medicare patients
- 243vs 235Close to median
- Part D claims
- 1,392vs 6382.2 times
Medians across 344 neurologists in Tennessee with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Sanders' most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders treated 243 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 73
CMS counts 243 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Sanders in 2024. The largest group is 75 to 84, with 97 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 13% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.76, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Sanders' median patient age at 58, with 57% women.
Dr. Sanders' Medicare patients by age, 2024
Dr. Sanders' Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women13556%
- Men10844%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Sanders' Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis48%
- Mood disorders43%
- Depression42%
- Anxiety38%
- Diabetes38%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Sanders' patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 58
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women57%
- Men43%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders wrote 1,544 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Sanders wrote 1,544 Medicare Part D claims for 208 patients. 83% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 1,392 of them, across 38 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $392,205 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 1,628 claims across 41 drugs.
Dr. Sanders' Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic1,287 claims83%
- Brand-name239 claims15%
- Other18 claims1%
Dr. Sanders' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 1,6282024: 1,39214%
Drugs named by CMS: 38 in 2024, 41 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders offers telehealth to Medicare patients
Dr. Sanders accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS lists Dr. Sanders as offering telehealth.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Offers telehealth
- Yes
Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
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Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders received $2,237 in industry payments from 2017 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 38 general payments to Dr. Sanders from 16 drug and device companies from 2017 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 86% of the total. Neuropace, Inc. paid the most, $794.
General payments to Dr. Sanders by program year, 2017 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Sanders by kind, 2017 to 2025
- Food and beverage$1,92586%
- Travel and lodging$31214%
Companies that paid Dr. Sanders the most, 2017 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine
Dr. Sanders graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 2015.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders' NPI number?
Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders' NPI number is 1205218419. It was assigned on June 24, 2015, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders?
Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders is a neurologist in Nashville, Tennessee. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Neurology Physician (taxonomy code 2084N0400X).
Where does Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders practice?
Dr. Sanders practices at 222 22nd N Ave, Nashville, TN 37203. Dr. Sanders' primary practice is Heritage Medical Associates in Nashville, Tennessee. Dmand AI also links Dr. Sanders to 2 hospitals and 1 group practice or clinic.
What is Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Sanders is (629) 255-2620.
What is Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders' medical license number?
Dr. Sanders holds Tennessee license 63906.
Which hospitals is Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders affiliated with?
Dr. Sanders is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West. Dmand AI links Dr. Sanders to 2 more hospitals.
What medical group is Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders part of?
Dr. Sanders is linked to Heritage Medical Associates.
Does Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Sanders billed Medicare for 565 services in 2024, and Dr. Sanders accepts Medicare assignment.
Does Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders offer telehealth?
Yes. The CMS Doctors and Clinicians file lists Dr. Sanders as offering telehealth services.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders see?
CMS counts 243 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Sanders in 2024, with an average age of 73.
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What services does Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Sanders' most billed Medicare services were medicare service (G2211), nerve and brain test (95720) and office visit, established patient (99215).
Where did Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders go to medical school?
Dr. Sanders graduated from University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine in 2015.
What drugs does Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Sanders' most prescribed drugs by claims were Levetiracetam, Lamotrigine and Gabapentin.
Has Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $2,237 in general payments to Dr. Sanders from 16 companies from 2017 to 2025. The largest total came from Neuropace, Inc.
How long has Dr. Candace Schaefer Sanders been practicing?
Dr. Sanders graduated from medical school in 2015, 11 years ago.
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