Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sanders, Pulmonologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. William Sanders, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sanders completed his residency at University of Chicago Hospitals - Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Sanders is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanders’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanders’s office at (773) 935-2724.
Where did Dr. Sanders go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Chicago Hospitals - Pritzker School of Medicine
Residency: University of Chicago Hospitals - Pritzker School of Medicine
Medical School: Pritzker School of Medicine - University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences
What languages does Dr. Sanders speak?
Dr. Sanders and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sanders treat?
As a Pulmonologist, 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:
- Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
- Circulatory collapse
- Systemic shock
- Acute circulatory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
- R578: Other shock
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Respiratory Examination
- Pre-op lung check
- Breathing assessment before surgery
- Respiratory clearance for procedure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01811: Encounter for preprocedural respiratory examination
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Diabetes with Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Diabetic Acidosis
- High Ketones in Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1310: Other specified diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Sarcoidosis
- Sarcoid
- Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D869: Sarcoidosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Sanders perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. William Sanders may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
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 (773) 935-2724 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sanders accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Sanders in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
RxAdvance
State of Illinois
State of Tennessee
Tria Health
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Where is Dr. Sanders' office located?
Dr. William Sanders' Primary Practice
2900 N Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 935-2724
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 1164426599.
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. William Sanders's specialty?
Dr. Sanders is a Pulmonologist near Chicago, IL. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Sanders to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Sanders affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sanders is affiliated with Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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
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Is William Sanders accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. William Sanders is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Sanders offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sanders's office at (773) 935-2724 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Sanders?
Please contact Dr. Sanders's office at (773) 935-2724 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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