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Dr. Isobel Santos, MD

General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Surgeon

Fresno, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Santos, General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist in Fresno, CA?

    Dr. Isobel Santos, MD is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Santos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santos’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santos’s office at (559) 322-6600.

    What languages does Dr. Santos speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist like Dr. Santos typically treat?

    As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Santos 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. Santos. 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:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand

    Also known as:

    • De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • De Quervain's Disease
    • Washerwoman's Sprain
    • Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M654: Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Right Middle Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
    • Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Right Middle Finger

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger

    What procedures does a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist like Dr. Santos typically perform?

    As a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist, Dr. Santos 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. Santos. 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:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Finger or Palm Tendon Sheath Removal
    • Flexor Tenosynovectomy
    • Tendon Sheath Excision (Hand)
    • Radical Synovectomy of Tendon

    CPT Codes:

    • 26145: Synovectomy, tendon sheath, radical (tenosynovectomy), flexor tendon, palm and/or finger, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Small Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
    • Hand Soft Tissue Excision
    • Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
    • Intramuscular Tumor Excision
    • Hand Lump Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 26116: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 1.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Cast Application
    • Elbow to Finger Cast
    • Forearm Cast
    • Arm Immobilization Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
    • Median Nerve Neuroplasty
    • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
    • Median Nerve Transposition

    CPT Codes:

    • 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

    Does Dr. Santos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Santos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 322-6600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Santos accept in Fresno, CA?

    Dr. Santos in Fresno, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Territories

    • Asante

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Santos' office located?

    Dr. Isobel Santos' Primary Practice

    2139 E Beechwood Ave

    Fresno, CA 93720

    (559) 322-6600

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    Dr. Isobel Santos' Practice 2

    720 W Main St Ste A

    Visalia, CA 93291

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

    Dr. Santos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316306574.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santos?

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

    What is Dr. Isobel Santos's specialty?

    Dr. Santos is a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist near Fresno, CA.

    What does a General Surgeon - Hand Surgery Specialist do?

    A surgeon specializing in the medical, surgical, and rehabilitative management of the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of structures that directly impact the form and function of the hand and wrist.

    Is Dr. Isobel Santos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Santos is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Memorial Hospital Los Banos, Saint Agnes Medical Center, Kaweah Health Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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. Isobel Santos accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Isobel Santos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Isobel Santos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Santos' office at (559) 322-6600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Isobel Santos?

    Please contact Dr. Santos' office at (559) 322-6600 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Santos' office located?

    Dr. Santos' offices are located in Fresno, CA and Visalia, CA.