Dr. Alexander Santos, MD

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist

Duluth, MN

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Santos, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Duluth, MN?

Dr. Alexander Santos, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Duluth, MN. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Santos is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santos’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santos’s office at (770) 224-1000.

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

Medical School: University Of The Philippines- Coll Of Med- Manila- Philippines

Is Dr. Santos board certified as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?

Yes, Dr. Alexander Santos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

What languages does Dr. Santos speak?

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

English
Tagalog

What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Santos typically treat?

As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Santos 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. Santos. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Acute Respiratory Failure
Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
Respiratory Failure
Sudden lung failure
Acute breathing failure
Rapid onset respiratory failure
Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
Hypoxic respiratory failure
Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

ICD-10 Codes:

J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

Also known as:

RSV Bronchiolitis
Bronchial Disorder
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
RSV lung infection
Viral bronchiolitis
Acute bronchiolitis

ICD-10 Codes:

J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

Also known as:

Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetes Complicationss
Diabetes Type 1
Type 1 diabetes
Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones

ICD-10 Codes:

E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

Also known as:

Severe Asthma Attack
Asthma
Status Asthmaticus
Life-Threatening Asthma
Asthma Crisis
Asthma Emergency

ICD-10 Codes:

J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus

What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Santos typically perform?

As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Alexander Santos may include:

Please contact Dr. Santos' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Santos accept my insurance?

Dr. Santos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 224-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Santos accept in Duluth, MN?

Dr. Santos in Duluth, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

BCBS Unspecified
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Oscar Health
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Santos' office located?

Dr. Alexander Santos' Primary Practice

400 E 3rd St

Duluth, MN 55805

(770) 224-1000

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What hospitals are Dr. Santos affiliated with?

Dr. Santos has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Childrens Scottish Rite Hospital,Atlanta, GA

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

Dr. Santos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831392901.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santos?

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

What is Dr. Alexander Santos's specialty?

Dr. Santos is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Duluth, MN.

What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?

A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.

Is Dr. Alexander Santos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Santos is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Scottish Rite Hospital. 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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