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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Sands is fluent in English, Urdu, Vietnamese, Welsh, Yiddish, and Yoruba, 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) 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 a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Sands typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
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
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Sands typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, 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:
- 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:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
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 Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
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 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.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Jacob Sands affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sands is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital, Emerson Health, Umass Memorial Medical Center, Rhode Island 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 a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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