Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Santanilla, Pulmonologist in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Jairo Santanilla, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Metairie, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Santanilla graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at Chief Resident. Dr. Santanilla is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santanilla’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santanilla’s office at (504) 842-3000.
Where did Dr. Santanilla go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Critical Care Medicine, University of California at San Francisco Hospitals
Residency: Chief Resident | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Is Dr. Santanilla board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Jairo Santanilla, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Santanilla speak?
Dr. Santanilla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Santanilla typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Santanilla 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. Santanilla. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Santanilla typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Jairo Santanilla may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Santanilla's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Santanilla accept my insurance?
Dr. Santanilla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Santanilla accept in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Santanilla in Metairie, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Santanilla's office located?
Dr. Jairo Santanilla's Primary Practice
4700 S I 10 Service Rd W
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 842-3000
What is Dr. Santanilla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Santanilla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831277706.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santanilla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Santanilla
What is Dr. Jairo Santanilla's specialty?
Dr. Santanilla is a Pulmonologist near Metairie, LA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Jairo Santanilla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Santanilla is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Slidell Memorial Hospital, East Jefferson General Hospital, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Thibodaux Regional Health System 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 Jairo Santanilla accepting new patients in Metairie, LA?
Yes, Dr. Jairo Santanilla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jairo Santanilla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Santanilla's office at (504) 842-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jairo Santanilla?
Please contact Dr. Santanilla's office at (504) 842-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jairo Santanilla have?
Dr. Jairo Santanilla is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and American Board of Internal Medicine.
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