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Dr. Kenneth Santiago, MD

Atlanta, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Santiago, Internist in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Kenneth Santiago, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Santiago is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santiago’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santiago’s office at (413) 563-7534.

    Where did Dr. Santiago go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Ponce Med School

    What languages does Dr. Santiago speak?

    Dr. Santiago and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Santiago typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Santiago 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. Santiago. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Santiago typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Santiago 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. Santiago. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Santiago accept my insurance?

    Dr. Santiago accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 563-7534 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Santiago accept in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Santiago in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Intermountain Health

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of South Carolina

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Santiago's office located?

    Dr. Kenneth Santiago's Primary Practice

    3355 Lenox Rd NE Ste 750

    Atlanta, GA 30326

    (413) 563-7534

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    What hospitals are Dr. Santiago affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Santiago has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    What is Dr. Santiago's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Santiago's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801878186.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santiago?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Santiago

    What is Dr. Kenneth Santiago's specialty?

    Dr. Santiago is an Internist near Atlanta, GA.

    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 Dr. Kenneth Santiago affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Santiago is affiliated with Grand Strand Regional Medical Center 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 Dr. Kenneth Santiago accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Kenneth Santiago is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kenneth Santiago offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Santiago's office at (413) 563-7534 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kenneth Santiago?

    Please contact Dr. Santiago's office at (413) 563-7534 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Santiago's office located?

    Dr. Santiago's office is located in Atlanta, GA.