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Dr. Cristina Candido-Vitto, MD

Pediatric Endocrinologist, Endocrinologist

Santa Barbara, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Candido-Vitto, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Santa Barbara, CA?

    Dr. Cristina Candido-Vitto, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Santa Barbara, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Candido-Vitto is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Candido-Vitto’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Candido-Vitto’s office at (805) 569-7850.

    Is Dr. Candido-Vitto board certified as a Pediatric Endocrinologist?

    Yes, Dr. Cristina Candido-Vitto, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Candido-Vitto speak?

    Dr. Candido-Vitto and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Tagalog

    What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Candido-Vitto typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Candido-Vitto 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. Candido-Vitto. 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:

    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
    • Juvenile Diabetes
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
    • T1D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Short Stature in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Child Growth Problems
    • Dwarfism
    • Growth Retardation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6252: Short stature (child)

    Also known as:

    • Early Puberty
    • Puberty
    • Central precocious puberty
    • Precocious puberty
    • Puberty at a young age

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E301: Precocious puberty

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
    • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
    • PCOS
    • Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
    • Polycystic Ovaries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E282: Polycystic ovarian syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Hashimoto's Disease
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Hashimoto's disease
    • Autoimmune thyroiditis
    • Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
    • Hashimoto's thyroiditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Candido-Vitto typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Cristina Candido-Vitto may include:

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

    Does Dr. Candido-Vitto accept my insurance?

    Dr. Candido-Vitto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 569-7850 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Candido-Vitto accept in Santa Barbara, CA?

    Dr. Candido-Vitto in Santa Barbara, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Candido-Vitto's office located?

    Dr. Cristina Candido-Vitto's Primary Practice

    427 W Pueblo St Ste C

    Santa Barbara, CA 93105

    (805) 569-7850

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    What hospitals are Dr. Candido-Vitto affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Candido-Vitto has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Vacaville Medical Center,Vacaville, CA
    Kaiser Permanente - Walnut Creek Medical Center,Walnut Creek, CA

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

    Dr. Candido-Vitto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013149533.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Candido-Vitto?

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

    What is Dr. Cristina Candido-Vitto's specialty?

    Dr. Candido-Vitto is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Santa Barbara, CA.

    What does a Pediatric Endocrinologist do?

    A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region.

    Is Dr. Cristina Candido-Vitto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Candido-Vitto is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center 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 Pediatric Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Cristina Candido-Vitto accepting new patients in Santa Barbara, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Cristina Candido-Vitto is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Cristina Candido-Vitto offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Candido-Vitto's office at (805) 569-7850 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Cristina Candido-Vitto?

    Please contact Dr. Candido-Vitto's office at (805) 569-7850 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Candido-Vitto's office located?

    Dr. Candido-Vitto's office is located in Santa Barbara, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Cristina Candido-Vitto have?

    Dr. Cristina Candido-Vitto is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.