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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sands, Internist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Daniel Sands, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Sands graduated from Ohio State University / College of Medicine. 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 at (617) 754-9600.
Where did Dr. Sands go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States | Ohio State University / College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sands speak?
Dr. Sands and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sands typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Recurrent Depressive Disorder
- Depression
- Atypical recurrent depression
- Unspecified recurring depression
- Other forms of chronic depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F338: Other recurrent depressive disorders
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sands typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Sands 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. 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 (617) 754-9600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sands accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Sands in Boston, MA 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 Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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 1619905411.
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. Daniel Sands's specialty?
Dr. Sands is a Internist near Boston, MA.
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. Daniel Sands affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sands is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, Emerson Health, Tufts Medical Center, Winchester Hospital 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 Daniel Sands accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Sands is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Daniel Sands offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sands's office at (617) 754-9600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Daniel Sands?
Please contact Dr. Sands's office at (617) 754-9600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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330 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215