24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Santaella, Surgeon in Frisco, TX?
Dr. Robert Santaella, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Frisco, TX. He has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Santaella graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Program. Dr. Santaella is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santaella’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santaella’s office at (972) 335-7874.
Where did Dr. Santaella go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Program
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Santaella speak?
Dr. Santaella and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Santaella treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Santaella 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. Santaella. 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.
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Obstructed Belly Button Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Umbilical Hernia with Obstruction
- Blocked Belly Button Hernia
- Strangulated Umbilical Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K420: Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Tailbone Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal cyst
- Pilonidal sinus
- Tailbone cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess
Also known as:
- Benign Lipoma of Trunk
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous fatty lump on body
- Trunk lipoma
- Body fatty tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D171: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue of trunk
Also known as:
- Epidermal Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Epidermoid Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L720: Epidermal cyst
What procedures does Dr. Santaella perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Santaella 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. Santaella. 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.
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
- Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Hernia Mesh Implantation
- Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Recurrent Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Epigastric Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Surgery
- Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Ventral Hernia Surgery
- Incisional Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Hernia Repair
- Hernia Prosthesis Placement
- Incisional Hernia Mesh
- Ventral Hernia Mesh
- Soft Tissue Infection Mesh
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Surgery
- Repeat Groin Hernia Surgery
- Inguinal Hernia Recurrence Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
- 49560: Repair initial incisional or ventral hernia; reducible
- 49568: Implantation of mesh or other prosthesis for open incisional or ventral hernia repair or mesh for closure of debridement for necrotizing soft tissue infection (List separately in addition to code for the incisional or ventral hernia repair)
- 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
- 49520: Repair recurrent inguinal hernia, any age; reducible
Also known as:
- Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Incarcerated Hernia Repair
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
CPT Codes:
- 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Seton Placement
- Fistula Seton Insertion
- Drainage Seton Placement
- Anal Fistula Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 46020: Placement of seton
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Piles Surgery
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Excision
CPT Codes:
- 46255: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group;
Also known as:
- Drainage of Perianal Abscess
- Perianal Abscess Incision
- Anal Abscess Drainage
- Superficial Perianal Abscess Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 46050: Incision and drainage, perianal abscess, superficial
Also known as:
- Anal Seton Removal
- Seton Removal
- Anal Marker Removal
- Fistula Seton Removal
CPT Codes:
- 46030: Removal of anal seton, other marker
Also known as:
- External Thrombosed Hemorrhoid Removal
- Clotted Hemorrhoid Excision
- External Hemorrhoid Surgery
- Thrombosed Pile Removal
CPT Codes:
- 46320: Excision of thrombosed hemorrhoid, external
Also known as:
- Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Skin Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
- 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Simple Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Extensive Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Surgery
- Tailbone Cyst Surgery
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11770: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; simple
- 11771: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; extensive
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal (Large)
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
- Skin Lesion Biopsy and Removal
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth
CPT Codes:
- 11404: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 11423: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
CPT Codes:
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
- Flank Tumor Removal
- Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
- Back Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
Does Dr. Santaella accept my insurance?
Dr. Santaella accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (972) 335-7874 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Santaella accept in Frisco, TX?
Dr. Santaella in Frisco, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Health
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Santaella's office located?
Dr. Robert Santaella's Primary Practice
6898 Lebanon Rd Ste 103
Frisco, TX 75034
(972) 335-7874
Ratings & Reviews
1.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
20% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Diagnosis
20% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Robert Santaella a Poor overall experience rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Dr. Santaella has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Santaella, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Santaella's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Santaella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306862735.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santaella?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Santaella
What is Dr. Robert Santaella's specialty?
Dr. Santaella is a Surgeon near Frisco, TX. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Santaella to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Santaella affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Santaella is affiliated with Texas Health Frisco, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano 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 Robert Santaella accepting new patients in Frisco, TX?
Yes, Dr. Robert Santaella is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Santaella offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Santaella's office at (972) 335-7874 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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