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Dr. Elio Santo, MD

Miami, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Santo, Critical Care Internist in Miami, FL?

    Dr. Elio Santo, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Santo is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santo’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santo’s office at (305) 364-2107.

    What languages does Dr. Santo speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Santo typically treat?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Santo 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. Santo. 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:

    • Cerebral Atherosclerosis
    • Brain Disease
    • Hardening of Brain Arteries
    • Brain Artery Plaque
    • Cerebral Artery Disease
    • Brain Blood Vessel Hardening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Disease
    • Heart Condition
    • Cardiac Disease
    • Heart Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I519: Heart disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's
    • Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's
    • Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism
    • Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Breathing Failure with Insufficient Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9691: Respiratory failure, unspecified with hypoxia

    What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Santo typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Elio Santo may include:

    Please contact Dr. Santo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Santo accept my insurance?

    Dr. Santo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 364-2107 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Santo accept in Miami, FL?

    Dr. Santo in Miami, FL 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Doctors Healthcare Plans

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Santo's office located?

    Dr. Elio Santo's Primary Practice

    8370 W Flagler St Ste 226

    Miami, FL 33144

    (305) 364-2107

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    Dr. Elio Santo's Practice 2

    2001 W 68th St Ste 202

    Hialeah, FL 33016

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    Dr. Elio Santo's Practice 3

    5000 University Dr

    Miami, FL 33146

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

    Dr. Santo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902435548.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santo?

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

    What is Dr. Elio Santo's specialty?

    Dr. Santo is a Critical Care Internist near Miami, FL.

    What does a Critical Care Internist do?

    An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.

    Is this Dr. Elio Santo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Santo is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Keralty Hospital Miami, Hialeah Hospital, Memorial Hospital West, Palmetto General Hospital, Memorial Hospital Miramar 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 Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Internist. 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 Elio Santo accepting new patients in Miami, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Elio Santo is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elio Santo offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Santo's office at (305) 364-2107 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elio Santo?

    Please contact Dr. Santo's office at (305) 364-2107 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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