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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sanford, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Blake Sanford, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sanford is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanford’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanford’s office at (708) 382-1498.
What languages does Dr. Sanford speak?
Dr. Sanford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sanford treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sanford 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. Sanford. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Alcohol Abuse with Intoxication
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Problem drinking with intoxication
- Alcohol poisoning
- Acute alcohol intoxication
ICD-10 Codes:
- F10129: Alcohol abuse with intoxication, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Opioid Poisoning
- Medication Errors
- Opioid Overdose
- Narcotic Poisoning
- Painkiller Overdose
ICD-10 Codes:
- T402X1A: Poisoning by other opioids, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Sanford perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Blake Sanford may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sanford's office.
Does Dr. Sanford accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 382-1498 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sanford accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Sanford in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Denver Health Medical Plan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Meridian Health Plan
State of Colorado
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sanford's office located?
Dr. Blake Sanford's Primary Practice
2525 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(708) 382-1498
What is Dr. Sanford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sanford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306308408.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sanford
What is Dr. Blake Sanford's specialty?
Dr. Sanford is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Chicago, IL. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Sanford to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Blake Sanford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sanford is affiliated with Hca Healthone Presbyterian St. Luke’s, West Suburban Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Blake Sanford accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Blake Sanford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Blake Sanford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sanford's office at (708) 382-1498 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Blake Sanford?
Please contact Dr. Sanford's office at (708) 382-1498 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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