
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sanchez, Nephrologist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Amber Sanchez, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Sanchez graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. Dr. Sanchez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanchez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanchez’s office at (619) 471-0753.
Where did Dr. Sanchez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Nephrologist | Associate Professor of Medicine
Is Dr. Sanchez board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Amber Sanchez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Sanchez speak?
Dr. Sanchez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Sanchez typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Sanchez 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. Sanchez. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Chronic Lung Transplant Dysfunction
- Lung Transplant Rejection
- Chronic Allograft Dysfunction
- CLAD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4A9: Chronic lung allograft dysfunction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Lung Transplant
- Lung Transplantation
- Pulmonary Transplant
- Lung Graft
- New Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z942: Lung transplant status
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Sanchez typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Sanchez 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. Sanchez. 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:
- Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis)
- Therapeutic Plasmapheresis
- Plasma Pheresis
- Blood Plasma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36514: Therapeutic apheresis; for plasma pheresis
Also known as:
- Red Blood Cell Apheresis
- Therapeutic Red Blood Cell Exchange
- Red Blood Cell Removal Procedure
- Erythrocytapheresis
CPT Codes:
- 36512: Therapeutic apheresis; for red blood cells
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Apheresis with Immunoadsorption
- Selective Plasma Filtration
- Extracorporeal Immunoadsorption
- Blood Purification Therapy
- Apheresis Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36516: Therapeutic apheresis; with extracorporeal immunoadsorption, selective adsorption or selective filtration and plasma reinfusion
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Collecting Patient's Own Blood Stem Cells for Transplant
- Autologous Stem Cell Harvest
- Blood Stem Cell Collection
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Apheresis
CPT Codes:
- 38206: Blood-derived hematopoietic progenitor cell harvesting for transplantation, per collection; autologous
Does Dr. Sanchez accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanchez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 471-0753 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sanchez accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Sanchez in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sanchez's office located?
What is Dr. Sanchez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sanchez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700963907.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanchez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sanchez
What is Dr. Amber Sanchez's specialty?
Dr. Sanchez is a Nephrologist near San Diego, CA.
What does a Nephrologist do?
An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.
Is this Dr. Amber Sanchez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sanchez is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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
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Is Amber Sanchez accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Amber Sanchez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amber Sanchez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sanchez's office at (619) 471-0753 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amber Sanchez?
Please contact Dr. Sanchez's office at (619) 471-0753 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Amber Sanchez have?
Dr. Amber Sanchez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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