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Who is Dr. Sands, Infectious Disease Specialist in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Michael Sands, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Sands completed his residency at Northwestern Mem Hosp, Infectious Diseases; St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sands is fluent in English, French, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sands’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sands’s office at (904) 665-3040.
Where did Dr. Sands go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Northwestern Mem Hosp, Infectious Diseases; St Mary'S Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc
Is Dr. Sands board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Sands, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sands speak?
Dr. Sands and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sands typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Sands 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. Sands. 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 here.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
- Positive TB Blood Test
- Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
- IGRA Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sands typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Sands may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Sands' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sands accept my insurance?
Dr. Sands accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 665-3040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sands accept in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Sands in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sands' office located?
What is Dr. Sands's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sands's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902852106.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sands?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sands
What is Dr. Michael Sands's specialty?
Dr. Sands is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Jacksonville, FL.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Michael Sands affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sands is affiliated with Uf Health Jacksonville 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michael Sands accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Michael Sands is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Sands offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sands's office at (904) 665-3040 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Sands?
Please contact Dr. Sands's office at (904) 665-3040 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Sands have?
Dr. Michael Sands is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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