Physician Profile
Alan M. Sanders, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sanders
Alan M. Sanders, MD is a healthcare provider in Blairsville, GA specializing in family medicine. Alan trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. Medicare claims data shows Alan provided 4,092 services to 2,919 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, advance care planning, first 30 minutes, and annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (706) 781-1966
- Email not available
Practice Locations
194 HOSPITAL RD
Blairsville, GA 30512
401 Pat Haralson Drive Unit 2
Blairsville, GA 30512
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,092 services · 2,919 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
194 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
88 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
80 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
72 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening | Imaging | 71271 |
72 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
59 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
54 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
54 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | Imaging | 72050 |
50 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
49 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other family doctors in Blairsville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 7 related providers in 1 group
Also performs X-ray of chest, 2 views 7
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Sanders's specialty?
Dr. Sanders is a family doctor in Blairsville, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Sanders?
Dr. Sanders is listed at 194 Hospital Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Sanders?
The number on file is (706) 781-1966. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Sanders?
Dr. Sanders's National Provider Identifier is 1063478691. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sanders's medical education?
Dr. Sanders attended Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Sanders have?
Dr. Sanders has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Sanders known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sanders performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 2 views and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views; provides treatments such as ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow and ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Sanders's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sanders. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.