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Who is Dr. Saunders, Internist in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Jerry Saunders, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Saunders is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saunders’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saunders’s office at (704) 208-4134.
What languages does Dr. Saunders speak?
Dr. Saunders and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Saunders treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Saunders 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. Saunders. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Opioid Dependence
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid use disorder
- OUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Ostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Urostomy Care
- Urinary Stoma Management
- Kidney Ostomy Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z436: Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract
Which procedures does Dr. Saunders perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Jerry Saunders 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Saunders' office.
Does Dr. Saunders accept my insurance?
Dr. Saunders accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 208-4134 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saunders accept in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Saunders in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Agelity
Alliance Behavioral Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Foreign Service Benefit Plan
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Saunders' office located?
Dr. Jerry Saunders' Primary Practice
6010 E Wt Harris Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 208-4134
Dr. Jerry Saunders' Practice 3
9615 Kincey Ave Ste 100
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 316-5635
What is Dr. Saunders's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saunders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306137526.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saunders?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saunders
What is Dr. Jerry Saunders's specialty?
Dr. Saunders is a Internist near Charlotte, NC.
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.
Contact Dr. Saunders to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jerry Saunders affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Saunders is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center. 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
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Is Jerry Saunders accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?
Yes, Dr. Jerry Saunders is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jerry Saunders offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Saunders's office at (704) 208-4134 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jerry Saunders?
Please contact Dr. Saunders's office at (704) 208-4134 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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