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Who is Dr. Sands, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Jacob Sands, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Sands is fluent in English, Urdu, Vietnamese, Welsh, Yiddish, and Yoruba, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sands’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sands’s office at (617) 632-3000.
Where did Dr. Sands go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Cincinnati / Main Campus
What languages does Dr. Sands speak?
Dr. Sands and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
Vietnamese
Welsh
Yiddish
Yoruba
What conditions does Dr. Sands treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, 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.
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Middle Lobe Lung Cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C342: Malignant neoplasm of middle lobe, bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Also known as:
- Lung Carcinoid Tumor
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Bronchial Carcinoid
- Pulmonary Carcinoid
- Lung NET
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A090: Malignant carcinoid tumor of the bronchus and lung
Also known as:
- Primary Cancer (Unspecified Site)
- Cancer
- Malignant tumor
- Neoplasm
- Cancer of unknown primary
ICD-10 Codes:
- C801: Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified
Also known as:
- Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Aggressive Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Cancer
- Endocrine Disease
- Malignant NET
- Neuroendocrine Cancer
- NET Cancer
- Poorly Differentiated NET
- High-Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinoma
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors
- C7A1: Malignant poorly differentiated neuroendocrine tumors
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Benign Carcinoid Tumor of the Lung
- Benign Tumor
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Lung Disease
- Carcinoid tumor of bronchus
- Non-cancerous lung tumor
- Neuroendocrine tumor of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- D3A090: Benign carcinoid tumor of the bronchus and lung
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Which procedures does Dr. Sands perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jacob Sands may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sands' office.
Does Dr. Sands accept my insurance?
Dr. Sands accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 632-3000 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
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Health New England
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealthcare
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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 1356491237.
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. Jacob Sands's specialty?
Dr. Sands is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Boston, MA. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Sands to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jacob Sands affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Sands is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Dana - Farber Cancer Institute - Longwood Medical Area. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
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Is Jacob Sands accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Jacob Sands is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jacob Sands offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sands's office at (617) 632-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jacob Sands?
Please contact Dr. Sands's office at (617) 632-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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