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Dr. Maria Santos

Tarzana, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Santos, Pediatrician in Tarzana, CA?

    Dr. Maria Santos is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Tarzana, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Santos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santos’s office at (323) 660-2450.

    What languages does Dr. Santos speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Santos typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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 here.

    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:

    • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
    • Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
    • Acute Appendicitis with Perforation and Peritonitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
    • Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
    • Early Appendicitis with Infection
    • Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
    • Localized Ruptured Appendix
    • Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
    • Burst Appendix with Abdominal Infection
    • Perforated Appendix with Peritonitis
    • Generalized Abdominal Infection from Burst Appendix

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
    • K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
    • K35201: Acute appendicitis with generalized peritonitis, with perforation, without abscess

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Bronchiolitis
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Acute inflammation of bronchioles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J218: Acute bronchiolitis due to other specified organisms

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Santos typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Maria Santos may include:

    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 (323) 660-2450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Santos accept in Tarzana, CA?

    Dr. Santos in Tarzana, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Heritage Health

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • St. Joseph Health System (CA)

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Santos' office located?

    Dr. Maria Santos' Primary Practice

    18321 Clark St

    Tarzana, CA 91356

    (323) 660-2450

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    Dr. Maria Santos' Practice 2

    4650 W Sunset Blvd

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

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    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 1194103622.

    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. Maria Santos's specialty?

    Dr. Santos is a Pediatrician near Tarzana, CA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is this Dr. Maria Santos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Santos is affiliated with Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Providence Holy Cross 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Maria Santos accepting new patients in Tarzana, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Maria Santos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Maria Santos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Santos's office at (323) 660-2450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Maria Santos?

    Please contact Dr. Santos's office at (323) 660-2450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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