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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. 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, 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 as an 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 an 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:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Ventral Hernia
    • Diaphragmatic Hernia with Obstruction
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm
    • Abdominal Wall Hernia
    • Epigastric Hernia
    • Spigelian Hernia
    • Obstructed Diaphragmatic Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K440: Diaphragmatic hernia with obstruction, without gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • 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
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
    • M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    Also known as:

    • Brain Growth of Unknown Type
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain tumor of unknown nature
    • Brain lesion of unknown behavior
    • Indeterminate brain mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D496: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of brain

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Adhesions
    • Adhesions
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Scar Tissue in Abdomen
    • Internal Scarring
    • Bowel Adhesions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K660: Peritoneal adhesions (postprocedural) (postinfection)

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    What procedures does Dr. Cantilena perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Cantilena performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Inland Empire

    • 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?

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    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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