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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dos Santos, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Dr. Edgardo Dos Santos is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Dos Santos is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dos Santos’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dos Santos’s office at (888) 539-8781.
What languages does Dr. Dos Santos speak?
Dr. Dos Santos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dos Santos typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dos 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. Dos 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:
- 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Dos Santos typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Edgardo Dos 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. Dos Santos' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dos Santos accept my insurance?
Dr. Dos Santos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (888) 539-8781 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dos Santos accept in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Dr. Dos Santos in Fort Lauderdale, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Independence Health Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dos Santos' office located?
What is Dr. Dos Santos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dos Santos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558757880.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dos Santos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dos Santos
What is Dr. Edgardo Dos Santos's specialty?
Dr. Dos Santos is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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. Edgardo Dos Santos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dos Santos is affiliated with Holy Cross Health, Memorial Regional Hospital, Boca Raton Regional Hospital 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
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Is Edgardo Dos Santos accepting new patients in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Yes, Dr. Edgardo Dos Santos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edgardo Dos Santos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dos Santos's office at (888) 539-8781 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edgardo Dos Santos?
Please contact Dr. Dos Santos's office at (888) 539-8781 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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