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Who is Dr. Santiago, Internist in Mount Pleasant, SC?
Dr. Rica Santiago, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Mount Pleasant, SC with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Santiago is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santiago’s office at (843) 876-1560.
What languages does Dr. Santiago speak?
Dr. Santiago and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Santiago treat?
As a Internist, 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
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:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Also known as:
- Urinary and Genital Symptoms
- Urine and Urination
- Genitourinary signs
- Urogenital symptoms
- Reproductive and urinary issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
What procedures does Dr. Santiago perform?
As a Internist, 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.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Santiago accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Santiago's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Santiago's office located?
Dr. Rica Santiago's Primary Practice
1208 Two Island Ct
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
(843) 876-1560
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 1457509200.
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. Rica Santiago's specialty?
Dr. Santiago is a Internist near Mount Pleasant, SC.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Santiago to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rica Santiago affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Santiago is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Rica Santiago accepting new patients in Mount Pleasant, SC?
Yes, Dr. Rica Santiago is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rica Santiago offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Santiago's office at (843) 876-1560 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rica Santiago?
Please contact Dr. Santiago's office at (843) 876-1560 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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