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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Santos-Vega, Pediatrician in Americus, GA?
Dr. Madelaine Santos-Vega, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Americus, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Santos-Vega is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santos-Vega’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santos-Vega’s office at (229) 924-8636.
What languages does Dr. Santos-Vega speak?
Dr. Santos-Vega and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Santos-Vega typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Santos-Vega 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-Vega. 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:
- Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
- Bacterial sore throat
- Infectious pharyngitis
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Santos-Vega typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Madelaine Santos-Vega may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Santos-Vega's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Santos-Vega accept my insurance?
Dr. Santos-Vega accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 924-8636 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Santos-Vega accept in Americus, GA?
Dr. Santos-Vega in Americus, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Alliant Health Plans
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Employee Benefit Management Services Administered Payer
Federal government of the United States
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Santos-Vega's office located?
Dr. Madelaine Santos-Vega's Primary Practice
609 E Lamar St
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-8636
What is Dr. Santos-Vega's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Santos-Vega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790752228.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santos-Vega?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Santos-Vega
What is Dr. Madelaine Santos-Vega's specialty?
Dr. Santos-Vega is a Pediatrician near Americus, GA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Madelaine Santos-Vega affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Santos-Vega is affiliated with Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Tift Regional Medical Center, Colquitt Regional Medical Center, Houston Healthcare – Warner Robins, Atrium Health Navicent 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Madelaine Santos-Vega accepting new patients in Americus, GA?
Yes, Dr. Madelaine Santos-Vega is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Madelaine Santos-Vega offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Santos-Vega's office at (229) 924-8636 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Madelaine Santos-Vega?
Please contact Dr. Santos-Vega's office at (229) 924-8636 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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