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Dr. Genevieve Santillanes, MD
Torrance, CA
17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Santillanes, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Genevieve Santillanes, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Torrance, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Santillanes completed her residency at La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Santillanes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santillanes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santillanes’s office at (310) 222-3501.
Where did Dr. Santillanes go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Pediatrics
Medical School: University of Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm | University of New Mexico
What languages does Dr. Santillanes speak?
Dr. Santillanes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Santillanes treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Santillanes 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. Santillanes. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever Seizures in Children
- Seizures
- Febrile seizures
- Fever fits
- Childhood fever seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5600: Simple febrile convulsions
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Court-Ordered Mental Health Evaluation
- Forensic Psychiatric Exam
- Legal Mental Health Assessment
- Mandated Psychiatric Review
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z046: Encounter for general psychiatric examination, requested by authority
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Which procedures does Dr. Santillanes perform as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Genevieve Santillanes may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Santillanes' office.
Does Dr. Santillanes accept my insurance?
Dr. Santillanes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 222-3501 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Santillanes accept in Torrance, CA?
Dr. Santillanes in Torrance, 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
Altamed Health Services
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Medicaid
Molina
Other Provider Networks
Preferred IPA
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Santillanes' office located?
Dr. Genevieve Santillanes' Primary Practice
1000 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90502
(310) 222-3501
What is Dr. Santillanes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Santillanes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851593685.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santillanes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Santillanes
What is Dr. Genevieve Santillanes's specialty?
Dr. Santillanes is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near Torrance, CA. A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes. Contact Dr. Santillanes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Genevieve Santillanes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Santillanes is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center 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
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Is Genevieve Santillanes accepting new patients in Torrance, CA?
Yes, Dr. Genevieve Santillanes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Genevieve Santillanes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Santillanes's office at (310) 222-3501 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Genevieve Santillanes?
Please contact Dr. Santillanes's office at (310) 222-3501 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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