Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cerna Santos, Family Medicine Specialist in Mission, TX?
Dr. Christian Cerna Santos, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Mission, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cerna Santos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cerna Santos’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cerna Santos’s office at (956) 323-9000.
What languages does Dr. Cerna Santos speak?
Dr. Cerna Santos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cerna Santos typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cerna 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. Cerna 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cerna Santos typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christian Cerna Santos may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Cerna Santos' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cerna Santos accept my insurance?
Dr. Cerna Santos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 323-9000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cerna Santos accept in Mission, TX?
Dr. Cerna Santos in Mission, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cerna Santos' office located?
Dr. Christian Cerna Santos' Primary Practice
900 S Bryan Rd
Mission, TX 78572
(956) 323-9000
What is Dr. Cerna Santos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cerna Santos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578129847.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cerna Santos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cerna Santos
What is Dr. Christian Cerna Santos's specialty?
Dr. Cerna Santos is a Family Medicine Specialist near Mission, TX.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Christian Cerna Santos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cerna Santos is affiliated with Mission Regional Medical Center, Dhr Health, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Mission Regional Medical Center, University Hospital-San Antonio 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Christian Cerna Santos accepting new patients in Mission, TX?
Yes, Dr. Christian Cerna Santos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christian Cerna Santos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cerna Santos's office at (956) 323-9000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christian Cerna Santos?
Please contact Dr. Cerna Santos's office at (956) 323-9000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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