
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Santomauro, Pulmonologist in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Emanuele Santomauro, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Hackensack, NJ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Santomauro graduated from Ross University, School of Medicine,Roseau, Dominica and completed his residency at Mem Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Hackensack Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Seton Hall U Sch Grad Med Ed, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Santomauro is fluent in English, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santomauro’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santomauro’s office.
Where did Dr. Santomauro go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer
Residency: Mem Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Hackensack Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Seton Hall U Sch Grad Med Ed, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Hackensack Med Center | Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Medical School: Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica | Ross University, School of Medicine,Roseau, Dominica | Ross University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Santomauro board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Emanuele Santomauro, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2004, American Board of Internal Medicine since 1995, American Board of Internal Medicine since 1994, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2005
What languages does Dr. Santomauro speak?
Dr. Santomauro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Santomauro typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Santomauro 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. Santomauro. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Respiratory Examination
- Pre-op lung check
- Breathing assessment before surgery
- Respiratory clearance for procedure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01811: Encounter for preprocedural respiratory examination
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Santomauro typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Santomauro 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. Santomauro. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy with Brushing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Bronchial brushing
- Lung scope with biopsy
- Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
Also known as:
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
Does Dr. Santomauro accept my insurance?
Dr. Santomauro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Santomauro accept in Hackensack, NJ?
Dr. Santomauro in Hackensack, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Santomauro's office located?
What is Dr. Santomauro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Santomauro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053485243.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santomauro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Santomauro
What is Dr. Emanuele Santomauro's specialty?
Dr. Santomauro is a Pulmonologist near Hackensack, NJ.
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. Emanuele Santomauro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Santomauro is affiliated with Hackensack University 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
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Is Emanuele Santomauro accepting new patients in Hackensack, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Emanuele Santomauro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Emanuele Santomauro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Santomauro's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Emanuele Santomauro?
Please contact Dr. Santomauro's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Emanuele Santomauro have?
Dr. Emanuele Santomauro is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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