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Dr. Taylor Sanders, MD

Baton Rouge, LA

14 Years of Experience

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    Who is Dr. Sanders, Medical Toxicologist in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Taylor Sanders, MD is a Medical Toxicologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Sanders is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanders’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanders’s office at (225) 374-1410.

    Is Dr. Sanders board certified in Medical Toxicologist?

    Yes, Dr. Taylor Sanders, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Sanders speak?

    Dr. Sanders and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sanders treat?

    As a Medical Toxicologist, Dr. Sanders diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Sanders. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Suicidal Thoughts
    • Suicide
    • Suicidal ideation
    • Thoughts of ending life
    • Self-harm thoughts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R45851: Suicidal ideations

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Which procedures does Dr. Sanders perform as a Medical Toxicologist?

    As a Medical Toxicologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Taylor Sanders may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sanders' office.

    Does Dr. Sanders accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sanders accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 374-1410 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sanders accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Sanders in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal Assistance

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sanders' office located?

    Dr. Taylor Sanders' Primary Practice

    5000 Hennessy Blvd

    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

    (225) 374-1410

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    Er Dept Thibodaux Medical Center

    602 N Acadia Rd

    Thibodaux, LA 70301

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    Dr. Taylor Sanders' Practice 3

    100 Womans Way

    Baton Rouge, LA 70817

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    What is Dr. Sanders's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sanders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770596900.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanders?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sanders

    What is Dr. Taylor Sanders's specialty?

    Dr. Sanders is a Medical Toxicologist near Baton Rouge, LA. Medical toxicologists are physicians with expertise in the prevention, assessment, treatment, and monitoring of injuries and illnesses caused from exposure to drugs, chemicals, and biological or radiological agents. They are responsible to care in clinical, academic, governmental, and public health environments and often serve as leaders in poison control centers. Key focus areas of medical toxicology include acute drug poisoning, adverse drug reactions, drug abuse, addiction and withdrawal, exposure to chemicals and hazardous materials, preparedness for terrorist threats, venomous bites and stings, and environmental or workplace exposures. Contact Dr. Sanders to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Taylor Sanders affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Sanders is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Taylor Sanders accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

    No, Dr. Taylor Sanders is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Taylor Sanders offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sanders's office at (225) 374-1410 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Taylor Sanders?

    Please contact Dr. Sanders's office at (225) 374-1410 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Taylor Sanders have?

    Dr. Taylor Sanders is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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