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Who is Dr. Desantiago, Pediatrician in Killeen, TX?
Dr. Melody Desantiago is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Killeen, TX. She is board certified. Dr. Desantiago is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Desantiago’s office.
What languages does Dr. Desantiago speak?
Dr. Desantiago and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Desantiago treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Desantiago 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. Desantiago. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Viral Infection
- Viral Infection
- Uncommon Viral Diseases
- Rare Viral Infections
- Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses
ICD-10 Codes:
- B338: Other specified viral diseases
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder with Severe Mixed Episode and Psychosis
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic mixed bipolar state
- Severe mixed features with psychosis
- Bipolar mixed episode with delusions
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3164: Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, severe, with psychotic features
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Sudden weight gain
- Rapid weight increase
- Abnormal increase in weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- R635: Abnormal weight gain
What procedures does Dr. Desantiago perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Desantiago 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. Desantiago. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Desantiago accept my insurance?
Dr. Desantiago accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Desantiago accept in Killeen, TX?
Dr. Desantiago in Killeen, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Health
Centene
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
MedImpact
State of Texas
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Where is Dr. Desantiago's office located?
What is Dr. Desantiago's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Desantiago's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982624193.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Desantiago?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Desantiago
What is Dr. Melody Desantiago's specialty?
Dr. Desantiago is a Pediatrician near Killeen, TX. 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. Contact Dr. Desantiago to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melody Desantiago affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Desantiago is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Adventhealth Central Texas. 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
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Is Melody Desantiago accepting new patients in Killeen, TX?
Yes, Dr. Melody Desantiago is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melody Desantiago offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Desantiago's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melody Desantiago?
Please contact Dr. Desantiago's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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4102 Clear Creek Rd Ste 107
Killeen, TX 76549