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Who is Dr. Santillan-Gomez, Gynecologic Oncologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Antonio Santillan-Gomez, MD is a Gynecologic Oncologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Santillan-Gomez graduated from Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superies de Monterrey and completed his residency at University of Oklahoma College of Medicine - Oklahoma City. Dr. Santillan-Gomez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santillan-Gomez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santillan-Gomez’s office at (210) 545-6972.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Santillan-Gomez?
Dr. Antonio Santillan-Gomez, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Santillan-Gomez empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gynecologic Cancers, Minimally Invasive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Antonio/TX community, Dr. Santillan-Gomez is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Santillan-Gomez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Residency: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine - Oklahoma City
Medical School: Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superies de Monterrey | Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superies de Monterrey
What languages does Dr. Santillan-Gomez speak?
Dr. Santillan-Gomez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Santillan-Gomez treat?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Santillan-Gomez 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. Santillan-Gomez. 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:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the ovary
- Ovarian carcinoma
- Female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C569: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
- C561: Malignant neoplasm of right ovary
- C563: Malignant neoplasm of bilateral ovaries
- C562: Malignant neoplasm of left ovary
Also known as:
- Growth of Unknown Type in the Uterus
- Growth of Unknown Type in the Ovary
- Uterine Disease
- Ovarian Disorder
- Indeterminate uterine mass
- Uterine tumor of unknown nature
- Uterine neoplasm of uncertain behavior
- Indeterminate ovarian mass
- Ovarian tumor of unknown nature
- Ovarian neoplasm of uncertain behavior
ICD-10 Codes:
- D390: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of uterus
- D3910: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of unspecified ovary
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer
- Cancer of the cervix
- Cervix carcinoma
- Malignant tumor of cervix
ICD-10 Codes:
- C531: Malignant neoplasm of exocervix
Also known as:
- Uterine Polyp
- Uterine Disease
- Endometrial Polyp
- Womb Polyp
ICD-10 Codes:
- N840: Polyp of corpus uteri
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
What procedures does Dr. Santillan-Gomez perform?
As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Santillan-Gomez performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Santillan-Gomez. 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:
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Total Hysterectomy with Tube and/or Ovary Removal
- Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy with Lymph Node Removal
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Biopsy
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Uterus Removal Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Total Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Uterus Removal with Salpingo-oophorectomy
- Total Hysterectomy (Laparoscopic)
- Minimally Invasive Radical Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Uterus Removal with Lymphadenectomy
- Radical Hysterectomy with Oophorectomy and Salpingectomy (Laparoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
- 58573: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus greater than 250 g; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
- 58548: Laparoscopy, surgical, with radical hysterectomy, with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy and para-aortic lymph node sampling (biopsy), with removal of tube(s) and ovary(s), if performed
Also known as:
- Cervical Cone Biopsy (LEEP)
- LEEP Procedure
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
- Cervical Conization
- Cone Biopsy of Cervix
CPT Codes:
- 57522: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; loop electrode excision
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Cervical Cone Biopsy (Conization)
- Cervical Conization
- Cone Biopsy of Cervix
- Cold Knife Conization
- Laser Conization
CPT Codes:
- 57520: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; cold knife or laser
Also known as:
- Partial Vulva Removal
- Simple Partial Vulvectomy
- Vulvar Excision
- Outer Genital Area Removal
CPT Codes:
- 56620: Vulvectomy simple; partial
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
- Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
- Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
- Peritoneal lesion fulguration
- Endometriosis removal surgery
CPT Codes:
- 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method
Also known as:
- Extensive Vaginal Lesion Removal
- Vaginal Lesion Destruction
- Laser Vaginal Surgery
- Electrosurgery for Vaginal Lesions
- Cryosurgery for Vaginal Growths
CPT Codes:
- 57065: Destruction of vaginal lesion(s); extensive (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
Also known as:
- Vulva or Perineum Biopsy (One Lesion)
- Genital Skin Biopsy
- Perineal Biopsy
- Vulvar Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 56605: Biopsy of vulva or perineum (separate procedure); 1 lesion
Also known as:
- Vulva or Perineum Biopsy (Additional)
- Additional vulvar biopsy
- Extra perineal biopsy
- Female genital area tissue sample
CPT Codes:
- 56606: Biopsy of vulva or perineum (separate procedure); each separate additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Biopsy (Laparoscopic)
- Laparoscopic Lymph Node Sampling
- Abdominal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Retroperitoneal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38570: Laparoscopy, surgical; with retroperitoneal lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
- Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
- Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
- Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
- Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy
Also known as:
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Does Dr. Santillan-Gomez accept my insurance?
Dr. Santillan-Gomez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 545-6972 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Santillan-Gomez accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Santillan-Gomez in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Santillan-Gomez's office located?
Dr. Antonio Santillan-Gomez's Primary Practice
18707 Hardy Oak Blvd Ste 320
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 545-6972
What is Dr. Santillan-Gomez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Santillan-Gomez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013055813.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santillan-Gomez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Santillan-Gomez
What is Dr. Antonio Santillan-Gomez's specialty?
Dr. Santillan-Gomez is a Gynecologic Oncologist near San Antonio, TX. An obstetrician/gynecologist specializing in gynecologic oncology provides consultation and comprehensive management for patients with gynecologic cancer. This includes performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures essential for the total care of patients with gynecologic cancer and addressing any resulting complications. Contact Dr. Santillan-Gomez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Antonio Santillan-Gomez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Santillan-Gomez is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio 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
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Is Antonio Santillan-Gomez accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Antonio Santillan-Gomez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Antonio Santillan-Gomez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Santillan-Gomez's office at (210) 545-6972 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Antonio Santillan-Gomez?
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