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Dr. Cynthia Santos, MD
Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
Newark, NJ
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Santos, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Cynthia Santos, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Newark, NJ. Dr. Santos is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santos’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santos’s office at (973) 972-5128.
What languages does Dr. Santos speak?
Dr. Santos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Santos typically treat?
As an 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:
- Opioid-Induced Disorder
- Opioid Use
- Drug Use and Addiction
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Pain Relievers
- Opioid-related health problems
- Complications from opioid use
- Opioid-caused conditions
- Opioid consumption
- Taking opioids
- Opioid intake
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1199: Opioid use, unspecified with unspecified opioid-induced disorder
- F1190: Opioid use, unspecified, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Santos typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Cynthia Santos may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Santos' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Santos accept my insurance?
Dr. Santos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 972-5128 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Santos accept in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Santos in Newark, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Medicaid
Medicare
State of New Jersey
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 1780002915.
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. Cynthia Santos's specialty?
Dr. Santos is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Newark, NJ.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Cynthia Santos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Santos is affiliated with Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Cynthia Santos accepting new patients in Newark, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Cynthia Santos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cynthia Santos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Santos's office at (973) 972-5128 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cynthia Santos?
Please contact Dr. Santos's office at (973) 972-5128 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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