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- 1 Galleria Blvd, Suite 110, Metairie, LA 70001
About Dr. Sanger
Matthew K. Sanger, MD practices nephrology in Metairie, LA. Matthew is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Matthew cared for 477 Medicare patients across 889 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, and dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older). The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639119910.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (504) 708-4400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1 GALLERIA BLVD SUITE 110
Metairie, LA 70001
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology 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
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
889 services · 477 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
25 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90961 |
96 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
87 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | Treatment | 90935 |
77 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90970 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90962 |
24 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
180 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
136 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
59 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
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.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other kidney specialists in Metairie 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 12 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1998 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 4
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Sanger specialize in?
Dr. Sanger is a kidney specialist in Metairie, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Sanger located?
Dr. Sanger is listed at 1 Galleria Blvd Suite 110, Metairie, LA 70001. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sanger's phone number?
The number on file is (504) 708-4400. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sanger's NPI number?
Dr. Sanger's National Provider Identifier is 1639119910. 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
Where did Dr. Sanger go to medical school?
Dr. Sanger attended Other, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Sanger been practicing?
Dr. Sanger has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Sanger do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sanger performs imaging including ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access; provides treatments such as dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month and dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Sanger confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sanger. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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