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Dr. Christopher Cantilena, MD

Dr. Christopher Cantilena, MD

Rancho Mirage, CA

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cantilena, Anesthesiologist in Rancho Mirage, CA?

    Dr. Christopher Cantilena, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Rancho Mirage, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Cantilena graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency at Naval Reg Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Naval Reg Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Cantilena is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cantilena’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cantilena’s office at (760) 340-3911.

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

    • Residency: Naval Reg Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Naval Reg Med Ctr, General Surgery | Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth) Program

    • Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity | Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Cantilena board certified in Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Cantilena, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Cantilena speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cantilena treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Cantilena 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. Cantilena. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis
    • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
    • Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Endometrial Cancer
    • Uterine Cancer
    • Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Malignant Endometrial Tumor
    • Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Endometrium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Cancer
    • Anemia
    • Cancer-related anemia
    • Anemia due to neoplastic disease
    • Low red blood cell count with cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D630: Anemia in neoplastic disease

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    Does Dr. Cantilena accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cantilena accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 340-3911 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cantilena accept in Rancho Mirage, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • All Other Territories

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Inland Empire

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • OptumRx

    • Scan Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cantilena's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Cantilena's Primary Practice

    39000 Bob Hope Dr

    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

    (760) 340-3911

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    Dr. Christopher Cantilena's Practice 2

    39950 Vista del Sol

    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

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

    Dr. Cantilena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750301776.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cantilena?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Cantilena's specialty?

    Dr. Cantilena is a Anesthesiologist near Rancho Mirage, CA. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Cantilena to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Cantilena affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cantilena is affiliated with Eisenhower Health Main Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?

    Explore Anesthesiologist 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 Christopher Cantilena accepting new patients in Rancho Mirage, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Cantilena is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Cantilena offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cantilena's office at (760) 340-3911 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Cantilena?

    Please contact Dr. Cantilena's office at (760) 340-3911 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Cantilena have?

    Dr. Christopher Cantilena is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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