31 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sanson, Internist in Birmingham, AL?
Where did Dr. Sanson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Internal Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program
Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | Medical College of Wisconsin | Medical College of Wisconsin
Is Dr. Sanson board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Gail Sanson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sanson speak?
Dr. Sanson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sanson typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Sanson 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. Sanson. 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 Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sanson typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Gail Sanson 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. Sanson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sanson accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 592-5235 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sanson accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Sanson in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sanson's office located?
Dr. Gail Sanson's Primary Practice
3690 Grandview Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 592-5235
What hospitals are Dr. Sanson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sanson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sanson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sanson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811008642.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sanson
What is Dr. Gail Sanson's specialty?
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.