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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chavez Santos, Family Medicine Specialist in Carlsbad, CA?
Dr. Maria Chavez Santos, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Carlsbad, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chavez Santos is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chavez Santos’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chavez Santos’s office.
What languages does Dr. Chavez Santos speak?
Dr. Chavez Santos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chavez Santos typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chavez 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. Chavez 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Tobacco Cessation Counseling
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Harms of Cigarette Smoking and Health Benefits of Quitting
- Smoking cessation counseling
- Quitting tobacco support
- Nicotine addiction counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z716: Tobacco abuse counseling
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chavez Santos typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Maria Chavez Santos may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Chavez Santos' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chavez Santos accept my insurance?
Dr. Chavez Santos 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. Chavez Santos accept in Carlsbad, CA?
Dr. Chavez Santos in Carlsbad, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chavez Santos' office located?
What is Dr. Chavez Santos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chavez Santos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780061440.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chavez Santos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chavez Santos
What is Dr. Maria Chavez Santos's specialty?
Dr. Chavez Santos is a Family Medicine Specialist near Carlsbad, CA.
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 this Dr. Maria Chavez Santos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chavez Santos is affiliated with Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Englewood Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sentara Northern Virginia 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Maria Chavez Santos accepting new patients in Carlsbad, CA?
Yes, Dr. Maria Chavez Santos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria Chavez Santos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chavez Santos's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria Chavez Santos?
Please contact Dr. Chavez Santos's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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