Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Santos, Infectious Disease Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Carlos Alfonso Santos, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Santos completed his residency at Rush University Medical Center - Internal Medicine. Dr. Santos is fluent in English and Filipino; Pilipino, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santos’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santos’s office at (312) 942-5865.
Where did Dr. Santos go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Barnes-Jewish Hospital-Washington Univ Physicians - Infectious Disease
Residency: Rush University Medical Center - Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of the Philippines College of Medicine (Education)
Is Dr. Santos board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Alfonso Santos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Santos speak?
Dr. Santos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Filipino; Pilipino
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Santos typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, conditions treated by Dr. Carlos Alfonso Santos may include:
Please contact Dr. Santos' office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Santos typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Carlos Alfonso Santos may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 (312) 942-5865 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Santos accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Santos in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Santos' office located?
Dr. Carlos Alfonso Santos' Primary Practice
1725 W Harrison St Ste 450
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 942-5865
What is Dr. Santos's NPI number?An 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 1023299393.
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. Carlos Alfonso Santos's specialty?
Dr. Santos is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Chicago, IL.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Carlos Alfonso Santos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Santos is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Carlos Alfonso Santos accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Alfonso Santos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlos Alfonso Santos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Santos's office at (312) 942-5865 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carlos Alfonso Santos?
Please contact Dr. Santos's office at (312) 942-5865 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Carlos Alfonso Santos have?
Dr. Carlos Alfonso Santos is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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