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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Sanders, Internist in Ashland, KY?
Dr. John Sanders, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Ashland, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Sanders completed his residency at Christus St Joseph Hosp, General Surgery; Christus St Joseph Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Sanders is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanders’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanders’s office at (606) 324-0128.
Where did Dr. Sanders go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Christus St Joseph Hosp, General Surgery; Christus St Joseph Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx
What languages does Dr. Sanders speak?
Dr. Sanders and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sanders treat?
As a Internist, 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.
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:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
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
Also known as:
- Back Pain
- Backache
- Dorsalgia
- Spinal Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol dependence
- Alcoholism
- Problem drinking
- AUD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1020: Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Sanders perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. John Sanders 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. Sanders' office.
Does Dr. Sanders accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanders accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (606) 324-0128 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sanders accept in Ashland, KY?
Dr. Sanders in Ashland, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliant Health Plans
Assurant
CareSource
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Passport Health Plan
Steris Corporation
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sanders' office located?
What is Dr. Sanders's NPI number?An 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 1790709749.
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. John Sanders's specialty?
Dr. Sanders is a Internist near Ashland, KY.
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. Sanders to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. John Sanders affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Sanders is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Claire Regional 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 John Sanders accepting new patients in Ashland, KY?
Yes, Dr. John Sanders is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Sanders offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sanders's office at (606) 324-0128 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Sanders?
Please contact Dr. Sanders's office at (606) 324-0128 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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