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Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra, MD

Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Santiago-Lastra, Urologist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Santiago-Lastra graduated from University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine. Dr. Santiago-Lastra is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santiago-Lastra’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santiago-Lastra’s office at (619) 543-5840.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Santiago-Lastra?

    Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Urologist 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. Santiago-Lastra empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Incontinence-Urinary, Neurogenic Bladder, Overactive Bladder, Pelvic Floor Disorders, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Pelvic Reconstruction, Urethral Stricture, Urogynecology, Voiding Dysfunction, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Diego/CA community, Dr. Santiago-Lastra is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Medical School: University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine | Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts | University of Michigan, Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI | Urologist/Urogynecologist | Assistant Professor of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Santiago-Lastra speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Santiago-Lastra treat?

    As a Urologist, Dr. Santiago-Lastra 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-Lastra. 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:

    • Mixed Urinary Incontinence
    • Urge Urinary Incontinence
    • Stress Urinary Incontinence
    • Loss of Bladder Control
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Bladder Control Problems (Urinary Incontinence)
    • Combined incontinence
    • Stress and urge incontinence
    • Dual incontinence
    • Urge Incontinence
    • Overactive Bladder
    • Sudden Urge to Urinate
    • Stress Incontinence
    • Leakage with Coughing
    • Bladder Leakage with Activity
    • Urinary incontinence
    • Leaking urine
    • Bladder leakage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3946: Mixed incontinence
    • N3941: Urge incontinence
    • N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
    • R32: Unspecified urinary incontinence

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
    • Bladder Disease
    • Neurogenic Bladder
    • Bladder Control Issues
    • Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Vaginitis
    • Menopause
    • Vaginitis
    • Atrophic Vaginitis
    • Vaginal Dryness in Menopause
    • Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N952: Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis

    Also known as:

    • Uterine and Vaginal Prolapse
    • Cervix Disorder
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Uterine prolapse
    • Vaginal prolapse
    • Dropped uterus and vagina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N814: Uterovaginal prolapse, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Urge to Urinate
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary urgency
    • Urgent need to pee
    • Overactive bladder symptom

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3915: Urgency of urination

    Also known as:

    • Cystocele
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Fallen Bladder
    • Bladder Prolapse
    • Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N8110: Cystocele, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Retention
    • Urine and Urination
    • Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
    • Trouble emptying bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R339: Retention of urine, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Overactive Bladder
    • OAB
    • Urgency Incontinence
    • Frequent Urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3281: Overactive bladder

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Urinary and Genital Symptoms
    • Urine and Urination
    • Genitourinary signs
    • Urogenital symptoms
    • Reproductive and urinary issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    Also known as:

    • Other Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Various Muscle Conditions
    • Uncommon Muscle Problems
    • Specific Muscle Ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6289: Other specified disorders of muscle

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Nerve or Muscle Dysfunction
    • Bladder Disease
    • Neuromuscular Bladder Disorder
    • Bladder Control Problems
    • Bladder Nerve Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N318: Other neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder

    Also known as:

    • Microscopic Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Microscopic hematuria
    • Hidden blood in urine
    • Invisible blood in pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3129: Other microscopic hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Does Dr. Santiago-Lastra accept my insurance?

    Dr. Santiago-Lastra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-5840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Santiago-Lastra accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Santiago-Lastra in San Diego, CA 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 Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Humana

    • Inland Empire

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Santiago-Lastra's office located?

    Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra's Primary Practice

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 543-5840

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    Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra's Practice 2

    4520 Executive Dr Ste 360

    San Diego, CA 92121

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    Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra's Practice 3

    9333 Genesee Ave

    San Diego, CA 92121

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

    Dr. Santiago-Lastra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699936609.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santiago-Lastra?

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

    What is Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra's specialty?

    Dr. Santiago-Lastra is a Urologist near San Diego, CA. A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Santiago-Lastra to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Santiago-Lastra is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health 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 Yahir Santiago-Lastra accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Santiago-Lastra's office at (619) 543-5840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Yahir Santiago-Lastra?

    Please contact Dr. Santiago-Lastra's office at (619) 543-5840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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