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Dr. Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban, MD, PHD

Naples, FL

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    Who is Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban, Neuro-ophthalmologist in Naples, FL?

    Dr. Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban, MD, PHD is a Neuro-ophthalmologist, who primarily practices in Naples, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban completed his residency at ICBP Victoria de Giron. Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban’s office at (239) 659-3937.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban?

    Dr. Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neuro-ophthalmologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Neuro-Ophthalmology, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Naples/FL community, Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Instituto Neurologia y Neurocirugia | Cuban Eye Institute "Ramon Pando Ferrer | New England Eye Center Tufts University

    • Residency: ICBP Victoria de Giron | Cuban Eye Institute "Ramon Pando Ferrer

    • Medical School: Instituto Superior De Ciencias Medicas De La Habana

    What languages does Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban treat?

    As a Neuro-ophthalmologist, Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban 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. Mendoza Santiesteban. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Other Vision Problems
    • Unspecified Vision Problem
    • Double Vision
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Other visual disturbances
    • Unspecified vision issues
    • Various eye problems
    • Unspecified visual disturbance
    • General vision issue
    • Eye problem
    • Diplopia
    • Seeing double
    • Ghosting vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H538: Other visual disturbances
    • H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
    • H532: Diplopia

    Also known as:

    • Optic Nerve Inflammation
    • Optic Atrophy
    • Swelling of the Optic Disc
    • Swelling of the Optic Disc from Increased Brain Pressure
    • Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
    • Optic Neuritis
    • Optic Nerve Damage from Lack of Blood Flow
    • Other Optic Atrophy
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Swollen Optic Nerve
    • Inflamed Optic Nerve
    • Optic neuropathy
    • Wasting of the optic nerve
    • Damaged optic nerve
    • Papilledema
    • Optic disc edema
    • Swollen optic nerve
    • Papilledema with intracranial pressure
    • Optic disc edema from high ICP
    • Swollen optic nerve due to brain pressure
    • Optic Nerve Stroke
    • Eye Stroke
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Optic Nerve
    • Inflammation of Optic Nerve
    • AION
    • Optic Nerve Infarction
    • Miscellaneous optic nerve wasting
    • Unspecified optic nerve degeneration
    • Different types of optic atrophy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
    • H4720: Unspecified optic atrophy
    • H4710: Unspecified papilledema
    • H4711: Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure
    • H47011: Ischemic optic neuropathy, right eye
    • H468: Other optic neuritis
    • H47012: Ischemic optic neuropathy, left eye
    • H47293: Other optic atrophy, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Vision Loss
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Unspecified visual loss
    • Undiagnosed vision problem
    • Sudden vision loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H547: Unspecified visual loss

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
    • Brain Disease
    • Pseudotumor cerebri
    • IIH
    • Benign intracranial hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G932: Benign intracranial hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Nervous System Birth Defects
    • Brain Malformations
    • Neural Tube Defects
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Various Congenital Neurological Defects
    • Rare Nervous System Malformations
    • Specific Brain and Spinal Cord Defects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q078: Other specified congenital malformations of nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    Also known as:

    • Visual Field Defects
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Blind spots in vision
    • Peripheral vision loss
    • Vision field problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5340: Unspecified visual field defects

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
    • Meningeal tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Giant cell arteritis
    • Giant Cell Arteritis
    • Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
    • Temporal arteritis', 'Horton's disease
    • Cranial arteritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M316: Other giant cell arteritis

    Also known as:

    • Retinitis Pigmentosa
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Cone-rod dystrophy
    • Fundus albipunctatus
    • Retinitis pigmentosa
    • RP
    • Rod-Cone Dystrophy
    • Pigmentary Retinopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3552: Pigmentary retinal dystrophy

    Also known as:

    • Hereditary Retinal Dystrophy
    • Retinal Disorder
    • Inherited Retinal Disease
    • Genetic Retinal Disorder
    • Retinal Degeneration
    • Familial Retinal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H3550: Unspecified hereditary retinal dystrophy

    Does Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (239) 659-3937 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban accept in Naples, FL?

    Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban in Naples, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban's office located?

    Dr. Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban's Primary Practice

    3880 Tamiami Trl N

    Naples, FL 34103

    (239) 659-3937

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    Dr. Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban's Practice 2

    1611 NW 12th Ave # 1

    Miami, FL 33136

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    Dr. Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban's Practice 3

    900 NW 17th St Rm 340K

    Miami, FL 33136

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

    Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235682311.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban?

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

    What is Dr. Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban's specialty?

    Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban is a Neuro-ophthalmologist near Naples, FL. A neuro-ophthalmologist is a subspecialist in ophthalmology who evaluates, treats, and studies disorders related to the eye, orbit, and nervous system, particularly concerning the interactions between the visual motor and visual sensory systems and the central nervous system. These specialists manage patients with complex and severe neuro-ophthalmological disorders. Contact Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Mendoza Santiesteban is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Neuro-ophthalmologist?

    Explore Neuro-ophthalmologist with 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 Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban accepting new patients in Naples, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban's office at (239) 659-3937 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban?

    Please contact Dr. Mendoza Santiesteban's office at (239) 659-3937 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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