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Dr. Luis Santana Alcantara, MD

Family Medicine Specialist, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Internist

Pembroke Pines, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Santana Alcantara, Family Medicine Specialist in Pembroke Pines, FL?

    Dr. Luis Santana Alcantara, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Pembroke Pines, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Santana Alcantara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santana Alcantara’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santana Alcantara’s office at (718) 901-6484.

    What languages does Dr. Santana Alcantara speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Santana Alcantara typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Santana Alcantara 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. Santana Alcantara. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Santana Alcantara typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Luis Santana Alcantara may include:

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

    Does Dr. Santana Alcantara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Santana Alcantara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 901-6484 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Santana Alcantara accept in Pembroke Pines, FL?

    Dr. Santana Alcantara in Pembroke Pines, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • Sentara Health

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Santana Alcantara's office located?

    Dr. Luis Santana Alcantara's Primary Practice

    703 N Flamingo Rd

    Pembroke Pines, FL 33028

    (718) 901-6484

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    Dr. Luis Santana Alcantara's Practice 2

    3501 Johnson St

    Hollywood, FL 33021

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

    Dr. Santana Alcantara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992324099.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santana Alcantara?

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

    What is Dr. Luis Santana Alcantara's specialty?

    Dr. Santana Alcantara is a Family Medicine Specialist near Pembroke Pines, FL.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Luis Santana Alcantara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Santana Alcantara is affiliated with Memorial Hospital West, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Florida Medical Center, Doctors' Hospital - Coral Gables (fl) 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Luis Santana Alcantara accepting new patients in Pembroke Pines, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Luis Santana Alcantara is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Luis Santana Alcantara offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Santana Alcantara's office at (718) 901-6484 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Luis Santana Alcantara?

    Please contact Dr. Santana Alcantara's office at (718) 901-6484 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Santana Alcantara's office located?

    Dr. Santana Alcantara's offices are located in Pembroke Pines, FL and Hollywood, FL.