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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Santiago, Pediatrician in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Charity Santiago, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 27 years. Dr. Santiago completed her residency at Lincoln Med Mntl Health Center. Dr. Santiago is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santiago’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santiago’s office at (661) 322-8687.
Where did Dr. Santiago go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lincoln Med Mntl Health Center
Medical School: Our Lady of Fatima University | Fatima College Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Santiago speak?
Dr. Santiago and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Santiago typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Santiago 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. Santiago. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Contaminant Exposure Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
- Toxic Exposure Screening
- Environmental Toxin Check
- Pollutant Exposure Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
- Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
Also known as:
- Newborn Jaundice
- Jaundice
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Infant Jaundice
- Physiological Jaundice
ICD-10 Codes:
- P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Also known as:
- Male Circumcision
- Circumcision
- Foreskin removal
- Routine circumcision
- Ritual circumcision
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Santiago typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Santiago 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. Santiago. 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:
- Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
- Newborn Circumcision
- Infant Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)
CPT Codes:
- 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block
Does Dr. Santiago accept my insurance?
Dr. Santiago accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 322-8687 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Santiago accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Santiago in Bakersfield, CA 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
GEMCare
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Unknown
Western Growers Association
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Where is Dr. Santiago's office located?
Dr. Charity Santiago's Primary Practice
625 34th St Ste 100&20
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 322-8687
What is Dr. Santiago's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Santiago's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942399647.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santiago?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Santiago
What is Dr. Charity Santiago's specialty?
Dr. Santiago is a Pediatrician near Bakersfield, CA.
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. Charity Santiago affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Santiago is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Charity Santiago accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Charity Santiago is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charity Santiago offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Santiago's office at (661) 322-8687 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charity Santiago?
Please contact Dr. Santiago's office at (661) 322-8687 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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