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Who is Dr. Sandesara, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Bhanuprasad Sandesara, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sandesara completed his residency at St. Louis University. Dr. Sandesara is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sandesara’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sandesara’s office at (352) 265-0301.
Where did Dr. Sandesara go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Saint Louis University
Residency: St. Louis University | Forest Park Hospital
Medical School: B.J. Medical College | B.J.Medical College,Ahmedabad,INDIA (MD(Pthology and Microbiology)) | B.J. Medical College,Ahmedabad,India
Is Dr. Sandesara board certified in Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Bhanuprasad Sandesara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sandesara speak?
Dr. Sandesara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Sandesara treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sandesara 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. Sandesara. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)
- Long-term tiredness
- Persistent fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5382: Chronic fatigue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unspecified Bone Disorder
- Bone Disease
- General bone problem
- Undiagnosed bone condition
- Bone disease not specified
ICD-10 Codes:
- M899: Disorder of bone, 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:
- Disorientation
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, unspecified
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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Other High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Other hyperlipidemia
- Other high lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7849: Other hyperlipidemia
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:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Vaccine Safety Counseling
- Vaccine Safety
- Immunization Advice
- Vaccine Information Session
- Vaccine Side Effects Counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7185: Encounter for immunization safety counseling
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
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
Which procedures does Dr. Sandesara perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Bhanuprasad Sandesara may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sandesara's office.
Does Dr. Sandesara accept my insurance?
Dr. Sandesara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 265-0301 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sandesara accept in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Sandesara in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareCentrix
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Community Care
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sandesara's office located?
Dr. Bhanuprasad Sandesara's Primary Practice
1600 SW Archer Rd Ste 100371
Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 265-0301
Dr. Bhanuprasad Sandesara's Practice 3
4000 SW 20th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 377-1981
What is Dr. Sandesara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sandesara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639350887.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sandesara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sandesara
What is Dr. Bhanuprasad Sandesara's specialty?
Dr. Sandesara is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Gainesville, FL. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Sandesara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bhanuprasad Sandesara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Sandesara is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uf Health Shands Hospital. 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
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Is Bhanuprasad Sandesara accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Bhanuprasad Sandesara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bhanuprasad Sandesara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sandesara's office at (352) 265-0301 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bhanuprasad Sandesara?
Please contact Dr. Sandesara's office at (352) 265-0301 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bhanuprasad Sandesara have?
Dr. Bhanuprasad Sandesara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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