Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sands, Neurologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Kara Anne Sands, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Sands completed her residency at University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Sands is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sands’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sands’s office.
Where did Dr. Sands go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Vascular Neurology- UAB Hospital
Residency: University of Alabama Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Medicine
Is Dr. Sands board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Kara Anne Sands, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Sands speak?
Dr. Sands and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Sands typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Sands 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. Sands. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Sands typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Kara Anne Sands may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Sands' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sands accept my insurance?
Dr. Sands accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sands accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Sands in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Sands' office located?
What is Dr. Sands's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sands's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457512717.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sands?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sands
What is Dr. Kara Anne Sands's specialty?
Dr. Sands is a Neurologist near Birmingham, AL.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Is this Dr. Kara Anne Sands affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sands is affiliated with Uab Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 Kara Anne Sands accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Kara Anne Sands is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kara Anne Sands offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sands's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kara Anne Sands?
Please contact Dr. Sands's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kara Anne Sands have?
Dr. Kara Anne Sands is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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