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36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Santucci, Internist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Francesco Santucci, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Santucci completed his residency at Western Pennsylvania Hosp, Internal Medicine; Western Pennsylvania Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Santucci is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santucci’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santucci’s office at (412) 325-0060.
Where did Dr. Santucci go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Western Pennsylvania Hosp, Internal Medicine; Western Pennsylvania Hosp, General Surgery | Western Pennsylvania Hospital
Medical School: Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia
Is Dr. Santucci board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Francesco Santucci, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Santucci speak?
Dr. Santucci and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does Dr. Santucci treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Santucci 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. Santucci. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Other High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Other hyperlipidemia
- Other high lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7849: Other hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Kaposi Sarcoma of Soft Tissue
- Kaposi Sarcoma
- Soft Tissue KS', 'Kaposi's Soft Tissue Cancer
- Sarcoma of Soft Tissue
- Subcutaneous Kaposi Sarcoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C461: Kaposi's sarcoma of soft tissue
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pressure Sores
- Bedsores
- Decubitus Ulcers
- Pressure Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89152: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 2
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Which procedures does Dr. Santucci perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Francesco Santucci may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Santucci's office.
Does Dr. Santucci accept my insurance?
Dr. Santucci accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 325-0060 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Santucci accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Santucci in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Geisinger Health Plan
Highmark Inc.
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Santucci's office located?
Dr. Francesco Santucci's Primary Practice
4747 Liberty Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 325-0060
What is Dr. Santucci's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Santucci's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740255033.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santucci?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Santucci
What is Dr. Francesco Santucci's specialty?
Dr. Santucci is a Internist near Pittsburgh, PA.
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.
Contact Dr. Santucci to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Francesco Santucci affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Santucci is affiliated with UPMC Passavant-McCandless, St. Clair Hospital, UPMC Washington, Indiana Regional Medical Center, UPMC Altoona 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Francesco Santucci accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. Francesco Santucci is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francesco Santucci offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Santucci's office at (412) 325-0060 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francesco Santucci?
Please contact Dr. Santucci's office at (412) 325-0060 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Francesco Santucci have?
Dr. Francesco Santucci is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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