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Dr. Melody Santos, MD

Swansea, IL

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Santos, Pediatrician in Swansea, IL?

    Dr. Melody Santos, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Swansea, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Santos completed her residency at St Louis Univ Sch Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Santos is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santos’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santos’s office at (618) 222-9244.

    Where did Dr. Santos go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Louis Univ Sch Of Med, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo

    What languages does Dr. Santos speak?

    Dr. Santos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Tagalog

    What conditions does Dr. Santos treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Child Development Check
    • Developmental Milestones Screening
    • Early Intervention Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1340: Encounter for screening for unspecified developmental delays

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Phonological Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder
    • Speech Sound Disorder
    • Articulation Disorder
    • Sound Production Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F801: Expressive language disorder
    • F800: Phonological disorder

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Delay Screening
    • Autism Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Screening
    • Child Development Delay Check
    • Early Intervention Screening
    • Motor Skill Delay Test
    • ASD Screening
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder Test
    • Early Autism Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1349: Encounter for screening for other developmental delays
    • Z1341: Encounter for autism screening

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Weight Gain
    • Sudden weight gain
    • Rapid weight increase
    • Abnormal increase in weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R635: Abnormal weight gain

    Also known as:

    • Infantile Eczema
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Baby eczema
    • Childhood atopic dermatitis
    • Infant skin rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L2083: Infantile (acute) (chronic) eczema

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Santos perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Melody Santos may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Santos' office.

    Does Dr. Santos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Santos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (618) 222-9244 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Santos accept in Swansea, IL?

    Dr. Santos in Swansea, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Benefit Management

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Other TPA

    • State of Illinois

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Santos' office located?

    Dr. Melody Santos' Primary Practice

    3 Park Pl

    Swansea, IL 62226

    (618) 222-9244

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    Dr. Melody Santos' Practice 2

    2900 Frank Scott Pkwy W Ste 914

    Belleville, IL 62223

    (618) 219-8634

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    Dr. Melody Santos' Practice 3

    604 Pierce Blvd Ste 150

    Belleville, IL 62269

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    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 1487672903.

    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. Melody Santos's specialty?

    Dr. Santos is a Pediatrician near Swansea, IL. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Santos to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Melody Santos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Santos is affiliated with Anderson Hospital 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 Melody Santos accepting new patients in Swansea, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Melody Santos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melody Santos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Santos's office at (618) 222-9244 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Melody Santos?

    Please contact Dr. Santos's office at (618) 222-9244 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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