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Who is Dr. Sanford, Anesthesiologist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Michael Sanford, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sanford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanford’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanford’s office at (317) 880-5385.
Is Dr. Sanford board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Sanford, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Sanford speak?
Dr. Sanford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Sanford typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sanford 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. Sanford. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
- Childbirth Problems
- Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
- Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
- Fetal distress due to heart rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery
Also known as:
- Transgender Identity
- Gender Dysphoria
- Transsexual Identity
- Gender Transition
ICD-10 Codes:
- F640: Transsexualism
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Also known as:
- Second-Degree Perineal Tear During Childbirth
- Postpartum Care
- Wounds and Injuries
- Moderate vaginal tear
- Second degree tear after birth
- Perineal muscle tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- O701: Second degree perineal laceration during delivery
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Sanford typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sanford performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Sanford. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Sanford accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 880-5385 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sanford accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Sanford in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
Unified Group Services
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Where is Dr. Sanford's office located?
Dr. Michael Sanford's Primary Practice
720 Eskenazi Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 880-5385
What is Dr. Sanford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sanford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659535227.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sanford
What is Dr. Michael Sanford's specialty?
Dr. Sanford is a Anesthesiologist near Indianapolis, IN.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Michael Sanford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sanford is affiliated with Iu Health Methodist 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 Michael Sanford accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Michael Sanford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Sanford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sanford's office at (317) 880-5385 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Sanford?
Please contact Dr. Sanford's office at (317) 880-5385 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Sanford have?
Dr. Michael Sanford is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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