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Dr. Wil Santivasi, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon, Surgeon

Rochester, MN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Santivasi, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon in Rochester, MN?

    Dr. Wil Santivasi, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN. Dr. Santivasi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santivasi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santivasi’s office at (919) 684-8111.

    What languages does Dr. Santivasi speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon like Dr. Santivasi typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon, Dr. Santivasi 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. Santivasi. 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:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon like Dr. Santivasi typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Wil Santivasi may include:

    Please contact Dr. Santivasi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Santivasi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Santivasi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 684-8111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Santivasi accept in Rochester, MN?

    Dr. Santivasi in Rochester, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Santivasi's office located?

    Dr. Wil Santivasi's Primary Practice

    200 1st St SW

    Rochester, MN 55905

    (919) 684-8111

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    What hospitals are Dr. Santivasi affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Santivasi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Duke Regional Hospital,Durham, NC

    What is Dr. Santivasi's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Santivasi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578942843.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santivasi?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Santivasi

    What is Dr. Wil Santivasi's specialty?

    Dr. Santivasi is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon near Rochester, MN.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon do?

    A hospice and palliative medicine surgeon has special knowledge and skills in managing patients with life-limiting illnesses focuses on preventing and alleviating suffering. This specialist maximize the quality of life while working with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team, simultaneously addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has an expertise in assessing patients with advanced disease, provide relief to distressing symptoms, perform coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, to use specialized care systems including hospice, to manage end-of-life care, and guiding legal and ethical decisions in diverse care settings, including hospice.

    Is Dr. Wil Santivasi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Santivasi is affiliated with Duke University 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

    When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Surgeon. 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 Dr. Wil Santivasi accepting new patients in Rochester, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Wil Santivasi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Wil Santivasi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Santivasi's office at (919) 684-8111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Wil Santivasi?

    Please contact Dr. Santivasi's office at (919) 684-8111 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Santivasi's office located?

    Dr. Santivasi's office is located in Rochester, MN.