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Dr. Santiago Hernandez, MD

Hospitalist, Internist

Madison, WI

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hernandez, Hospitalist in Madison, WI?

    Dr. Santiago Hernandez, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Madison, WI. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Hernandez graduated from University of California, completed his residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine, and is currently affiliated with St Marys Hospital Dean Medical Center. Dr. Hernandez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hernandez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hernandez’s office.

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

    • Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | University of California

    Is Dr. Hernandez board certified as a Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Santiago Hernandez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hernandez speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Hernandez typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Hernandez 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. Hernandez. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Hernandez typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Santiago Hernandez may include:

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

    Does Dr. Hernandez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hernandez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hernandez accept in Madison, WI?

    Dr. Hernandez in Madison, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Broward Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Marshfield Clinic Health System

    • Medica Group

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)

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    Where is Dr. Hernandez's office located?

    St Marys Hospital Dean Medical Center

    700 S Park St

    Madison, WI 53715

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

    Dr. Hernandez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801834007.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hernandez?

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

    What is Dr. Santiago Hernandez's specialty?

    Dr. Hernandez is a Hospitalist near Madison, WI.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is Dr. Santiago Hernandez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hernandez is affiliated with Ssm Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison, Southwest Health Center, Fort 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 Dr. Santiago Hernandez accepting new patients in Madison, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Santiago Hernandez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Santiago Hernandez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Santiago Hernandez?

    Please contact Dr. Hernandez's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hernandez's office located?

    Dr. Hernandez's office is located in Madison, WI.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Santiago Hernandez have?

    Dr. Santiago Hernandez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.