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Dr. John Santos, MD
Aurora, CO
33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Santos, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in Aurora, CO?
Dr. John Santos, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO. He has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Santos graduated from University of Massachusetts Med School. Dr. Santos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santos’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santos’s office at (720) 777-7317.
Where did Dr. Santos go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus | University of Massachusetts Med School
What languages does Dr. Santos speak?
Dr. Santos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Santos typically treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. 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. 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.
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
What procedures does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Santos typically perform?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Santos 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. 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.
Also known as:
- Simple Repair of Small Facial Wound
- Simple Wound Repair (Small)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Superficial Wound Closure (Face)
- Minor Facial Laceration Repair
- Stitches for Small Face Cut
- Minor Laceration Repair
- Superficial Wound Closure
- Small Cut Stitching
- Simple Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 12011: Simple repair of superficial wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
- 12001: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
Also known as:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Nursemaid's Elbow Fix
- Child's dislocated elbow treatment
- Radial head subluxation reduction
- Elbow manipulation for child
- Pulled elbow treatment
CPT Codes:
- 24640: Closed treatment of radial head subluxation in child, nursemaid elbow, with manipulation
Also known as:
- Long Arm Splint Application
- Shoulder to Hand Splint
- Arm Immobilization Splint
- Forearm and Upper Arm Splint
CPT Codes:
- 29105: Application of long arm splint (shoulder to hand)
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Does Dr. Santos accept my insurance?
Dr. Santos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 777-7317 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Santos accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Santos in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Community Health Network of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Microsoft
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Santos' office located?
What is Dr. Santos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Santos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841522232.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Santos
What is Dr. John Santos's specialty?
Dr. Santos is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near Aurora, CO.
What does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Is this Dr. John Santos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Santos is affiliated with Multicare Tacoma General Hospital, Swedish First Hill Campus 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 John Santos accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. John Santos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Santos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Santos's office at (720) 777-7317 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Santos?
Please contact Dr. Santos's office at (720) 777-7317 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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