27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sanders, Internist in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Stephen Sanders, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Sanders graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at St Johns Mercy Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sanders is fluent in English and Gujarati, 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 (314) 251-6335.
Where did Dr. Sanders go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Johns Mercy Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Mercy Hospital - St. Louis, MO - Internal Medicine | Johns Hopkins University/Bayview Medical Center Program
Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo | Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Sanders board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Sanders, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sanders speak?
Dr. Sanders and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sanders typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sanders typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephen 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
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 call our office at (314) 251-6335 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sanders accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Sanders in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Essence Healthcare
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sanders' office located?
Dr. Stephen Sanders' Primary Practice
621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 189A
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-6335
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 1942277884.
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. Stephen Sanders's specialty?
Dr. Sanders is a Internist near Saint Louis, MO.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Stephen Sanders affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sanders is affiliated with Mercy Hospital St. Louis, Mercy Hospital South, Mercy Hospital Lincoln, Mercy Hospital Washington, St. Luke's Hospital - Chesterfield, Mo, Anderson 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Stephen Sanders accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Sanders is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Sanders offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sanders's office at (314) 251-6335 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Sanders?
Please contact Dr. Sanders's office at (314) 251-6335 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Sanders have?
Dr. Stephen Sanders is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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