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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Desantis, Surgeon in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Anthony James Desantis, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Desantis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Desantis’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desantis’s office at (410) 328-9878.
What languages does Dr. Desantis speak?
Dr. Desantis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Desantis treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Desantis 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. Desantis. 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:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
What procedures does Dr. Desantis perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Desantis 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. Desantis. 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:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Does Dr. Desantis accept my insurance?
Dr. Desantis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 328-9878 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desantis accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Desantis in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Johns Hopkins
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Desantis' office located?
Dr. Anthony James Desantis' Primary Practice
22 S Greene St
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 328-9878
What is Dr. Desantis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desantis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558716472.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desantis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desantis
What is Dr. Anthony James Desantis's specialty?
Dr. Desantis is a Surgeon near Baltimore, MD. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Desantis to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Anthony James Desantis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Desantis is affiliated with UM Capital Region Medical Center, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, Tampa General Hospital, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, UPMC Western Maryland 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 Anthony James Desantis accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. Anthony James Desantis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Anthony James Desantis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desantis's office at (410) 328-9878 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Anthony James Desantis?
Please contact Dr. Desantis's office at (410) 328-9878 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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