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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Santiago, Physiatrist in Schenectady, NY?
Dr. Rachel Santiago, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Schenectady, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Santiago is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santiago’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santiago’s office at (518) 382-4560.
What languages does Dr. Santiago speak?
Dr. Santiago and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Santiago treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Santiago 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. Santiago. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Quadriplegia
- Quadriplegia (C5-C7 Incomplete)
- Incomplete Quadriplegia
- Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
- Paralysis
- Tetraplegia
- Four limb paralysis
- Complete paralysis
- Incomplete C5-C7 paralysis
- Partial high cervical spinal cord injury
- Partial four limb paralysis C5-C7
- Partial four-limb paralysis
- Incomplete tetraplegia
- Partial quadriplegia
- Right-sided spastic paralysis
- Right-sided stiff paralysis
- Spastic weakness on right dominant side
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified
- G8254: Quadriplegia, C5-C7 incomplete
- G8252: Quadriplegia, C1-C4 incomplete
- G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Reduced Mobility
- Walking Problems
- Limited movement
- Difficulty walking
- Impaired mobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7409: Other reduced mobility
Also known as:
- Acute Transverse Myelitis
- Neurologic Disease
- Spinal Cord Disease
- ATM
- Spinal cord inflammation
- Myelitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G373: Acute transverse myelitis in demyelinating disease of central nervous system
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG
- Heart Bypass Graft
- Bypass Surgery Graft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Clot Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I63311: Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of right middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Walking and Mobility Problems
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Trouble Moving
- Mobility Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
Which procedures does Dr. Santiago perform as a Physiatrist?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rachel Santiago may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Santiago's office.
Does Dr. Santiago accept my insurance?
Dr. Santiago accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 382-4560 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Santiago accept in Schenectady, NY?
Dr. Santiago in Schenectady, NY 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
BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont
CDPHP
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Santiago's office located?
Dr. Rachel Santiago's Primary Practice
1270 Belmont Ave
Schenectady, NY 12308
(518) 382-4560
What is Dr. Santiago's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Santiago's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740710789.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santiago?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Santiago
What is Dr. Rachel Santiago's specialty?
Dr. Santiago is a Physiatrist near Schenectady, NY. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Santiago to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rachel Santiago affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Santiago is affiliated with Saratoga Hospital, A.o. Fox Hospital, Albany Medical Center 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 Rachel Santiago accepting new patients in Schenectady, NY?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Santiago is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rachel Santiago offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Santiago's office at (518) 382-4560 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rachel Santiago?
Please contact Dr. Santiago's office at (518) 382-4560 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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