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Dr. Kelly Sanders, MD

Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Pediatrician

Sacramento, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sanders, Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Kelly Sanders, MD is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sanders is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanders’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanders’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Sanders speak?

    Dr. Sanders and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sanders typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sanders 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. Sanders. 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:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Cancer pain
    • Cancer--Living with Cancer
    • Pain
    • Cancer Pain
    • Cancer Pain (PDQ)
    • Pain from cancer
    • Tumor pain
    • Neoplasm pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung

    What procedures does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist like Dr. Sanders typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kelly Sanders may include:

    Please contact Dr. Sanders' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Sanders accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sanders accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sanders accept in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Sanders in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Sanders' office located?

    Dr. Kelly Sanders' Primary Practice

    2825 Capitol Ave

    Sacramento, CA 95816

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    Dr. Kelly Sanders' Practice 2

    2800 L St

    Sacramento, CA 95816

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    Dr. Kelly Sanders' Practice 3

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

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    What hospitals are Dr. Sanders affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Sanders has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Dana - Farber Cancer Institute - Longwood Medical Area,Boston, MA

    What is Dr. Sanders's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sanders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669903480.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanders?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sanders

    What is Dr. Kelly Sanders's specialty?

    Dr. Sanders is a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist near Sacramento, CA.

    What does a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist do?

    A pediatrician who has special knowledge and experience in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients with life-limiting illnesses. This pediatrician is responsible to collaborate with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance the quality of life. They also handle physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family. This is done throughout the course of the illness, during the dying process, and beyond. They have good expertise in handling the assessment of patients with advanced disease, providing relief from distressing symptoms, coordinating between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, using specialized and advanced care systems including hospice, managing patients who are imminently dying, and navigating legal and ethical decision-making in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Kelly Sanders affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sanders is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Kelly Sanders accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kelly Sanders is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kelly Sanders offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sanders' office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kelly Sanders?

    Please contact Dr. Sanders' office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sanders' office located?

    Dr. Sanders' offices are located in Sacramento, CA and Palo Alto, CA.