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Dr. Alejandro Mercado Santori

Neurosurgeon

Canton, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mercado Santori, Neurosurgeon in Canton, OH?

    Dr. Alejandro Mercado Santori is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Canton, OH with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mercado Santori is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mercado Santori’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mercado Santori’s office at (330) 489-1000.

    What languages does Dr. Mercado Santori speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Mercado Santori typically treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Mercado Santori 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. Mercado Santori. 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:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Joint Fusion Status
    • Surgical Joint Fusion
    • Arthrodesis History
    • Fused Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z981: Arthrodesis status

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Brain Cancer
    • Brain Tumor
    • Metastatic brain cancer
    • Brain metastases
    • Cancer spread to brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Does Dr. Mercado Santori accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mercado Santori accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (330) 489-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mercado Santori accept in Canton, OH?

    Dr. Mercado Santori in Canton, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aultman Health Foundation

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Ohio

    • Summa Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Mercado Santori's office located?

    Dr. Alejandro Mercado Santori's Primary Practice

    1320 Mercy Dr NW

    Canton, OH 44708

    (330) 489-1000

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    Dr. Alejandro Mercado Santori's Practice 2

    6801 Brecksville Rd

    Independence, OH 44131

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    Dr. Alejandro Mercado Santori's Practice 3

    9500 Euclid Ave

    Cleveland, OH 44195

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

    Dr. Mercado Santori's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467033027.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mercado Santori?

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

    What is Dr. Alejandro Mercado Santori's specialty?

    Dr. Mercado Santori is a Neurosurgeon near Canton, OH.

    What does a Neurosurgeon do?

    A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body.

    Is Dr. Alejandro Mercado Santori affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mercado Santori is affiliated with Union Hospital - Dover, Oh, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Aultman Orrville Hospital, Medina Hospital 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. Alejandro Mercado Santori accepting new patients in Canton, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Alejandro Mercado Santori is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alejandro Mercado Santori offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mercado Santori's office at (330) 489-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alejandro Mercado Santori?

    Please contact Dr. Mercado Santori's office at (330) 489-1000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mercado Santori's office located?

    Dr. Mercado Santori's offices are located in Canton, OH, Independence, OH, and Cleveland, OH.