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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sands, Urologist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Kenneth Sands, DO is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. 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 (314) 362-8200.
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 Urologist like Dr. Sands typically treat?
As an Urologist, 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:
- Kidney Stones
- Ureter Stone
- History of Kidney Stones
- Ureteral Disorder
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
- Ureteral Calculus
- Past kidney stones
- Previous urinary stones
- History of renal calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
- N201: Calculus of ureter
- Z87442: Personal history of urinary calculi
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Urinary Retention
- Urine and Urination
- Inability to urinate
- Bladder retention
- Can't pee
- Trouble emptying bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R339: Retention of urine, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blocked Ureter
- Ureteral Disorder
- Ureteral Stricture
- Narrowed Ureter
- Ureter Obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- N135: Crossing vessel and stricture of ureter without hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Visible Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Gross hematuria
- Macroscopic hematuria
- Bloody pee
ICD-10 Codes:
- R310: Gross hematuria
What procedures does an Urologist like Dr. Sands typically perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Sands 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. 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:
- Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
- Cystoscopy with Ureteroscopy and Stone Breaking
- Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
- Bladder scope for stones
- Kidney stone breaking with stent
- Ureteral stent placement for stones
- Ureteroscopy with Lithotripsy
- Bladder Scope with Stone Removal
- Kidney Stone Laser Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
- 52353: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy (ureteral catheterization is included)
Also known as:
- Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
- Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
- Double-J stent insertion
- Gibbons stent placement
- Kidney stent placement
CPT Codes:
- 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Complex Kidney Stone Removal
- Percutaneous Kidney Stone Removal
- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
- Kidney Stone Extraction
- Pyelolithotomy with Lithotripsy
- Complex PCNL
- PCNL
- Pyelolithotomy
- Minimally Invasive Kidney Stone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 50081: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy, lithotripsy, stone extraction, antegrade ureteroscopy, antegrade stent placement and nephrostomy tube placement, when performed, including imaging guidance; complex (eg, stone[s] > 2 cm, branching stones, stones in multiple locations, ureter stones, complicated anatomy)
- 50080: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy or pyelolithotomy, lithotripsy, stone extraction, antegrade ureteroscopy, antegrade stent placement and nephrostomy tube placement, when performed, including imaging guidance; simple (eg, stone[s] up to 2 cm in single location of kidney or renal pelvis, nonbranching stones)
Also known as:
- Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
- Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
- Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
- Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple
Also known as:
- Kidney Tract Widening with Tube Placement
- Percutaneous Renal Tract Dilation
- Endourologic Tract Dilation
- Kidney Access Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 50437: Dilation of existing tract, percutaneous, for an endourologic procedure including imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, with postprocedure tube placement, when performed; including new access into the renal collecting system
Does Dr. Sands accept my insurance?
Dr. Sands accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 362-8200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sands accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Sands in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sands' office located?
Dr. Kenneth Sands' Primary Practice
500 Ray C Hunt Dr Fl 2
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(314) 362-8200
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 1861804098.
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. Kenneth Sands's specialty?
Dr. Sands is a Urologist near Charlottesville, VA.
What does an Urologist do?
A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures.
Is this Dr. Kenneth Sands affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sands is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center, Sentara Rmh Medical Center, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Riverside Walter Reed 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
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Is Kenneth Sands accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Sands is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kenneth Sands offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sands's office at (314) 362-8200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Sands?
Please contact Dr. Sands's office at (314) 362-8200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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