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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sanders, Internist in Fishersville, VA?
Dr. Christopher Sanders, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fishersville, VA. He is board certified. Dr. Sanders completed his residency at Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Cardiovascular Diseases Pa Hospital-Uphs, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sanders is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanders’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanders’s office at (540) 245-7230.
Where did Dr. Sanders go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Cardiovascular Diseases Pa Hospital-Uphs, Internal Medicine | Pennsylvania Hospital
Medical School: Temple Univeristy School of Medicine
Is Dr. Sanders board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Sanders, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal 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 an Internist like Dr. Sanders typically treat?
As an Internist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Heart Cancer
- Cancer
- Heart Disease
- Cardiac Malignancy
- Malignant Heart Tumor
- Primary Heart Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C380: Malignant neoplasm of heart
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sanders typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Sanders may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Sanders' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sanders accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanders accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (540) 245-7230 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sanders accept in Fishersville, VA?
Dr. Sanders in Fishersville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sanders' office located?
Dr. Christopher Sanders' Primary Practice
78 Medical Center Dr
Fishersville, VA 22939
(540) 245-7230
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 1245341254.
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. Christopher Sanders's specialty?
Dr. Sanders is a Internist near Fishersville, VA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Christopher Sanders affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sanders is affiliated with Augusta Health - Main Campus, Sentara Rmh Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Christopher Sanders accepting new patients in Fishersville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Sanders is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Sanders offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sanders's office at (540) 245-7230 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Sanders?
Please contact Dr. Sanders's office at (540) 245-7230 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Sanders have?
Dr. Christopher Sanders is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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