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Dr. Mary Santos, MD

Dr. Mary Santos, MD

Hershey, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Santos, Pediatric Surgeon in Hershey, PA?

    Dr. Mary Santos, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Hershey, PA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Santos graduated from Rutgers and completed her residency at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School Affiliated Hospitals (1991) Find alumni in HERSHEY Find alumni in CAMP HILL. Dr. Santos is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santos’s office at (800) 243-1455.

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

    • Fellowship: Pediatric Surgery, Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine | Critical Care Medicine, UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Med. School - Camden | IWK Health Ctr, Halifax, Nova Scotia | Cooper Hospital | IWK - Grace Medical Centre

    • Residency: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School Affiliated Hospitals (1991) Find alumni in HERSHEY Find alumni in CAMP HILL

    • Medical School: Rutgers

    Is Dr. Santos board certified as a Pediatric Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Mary Santos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery since 2002, American Board of Surgery since 1994

    What languages does Dr. Santos speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Santos treat?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy Care
    • Ostomy
    • G-tube Care
    • Feeding Tube Management
    • Stomach Tube Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy

    Also known as:

    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Malabsorption After Surgery
    • After Surgery
    • Malabsorption Syndromes
    • Postoperative Malabsorption
    • Nutrient Absorption Issues After Surgery
    • Surgical Malabsorption

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K912: Postsurgical malabsorption, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Difficulties
    • Other Feeding Difficulties
    • Eating Problems
    • Swallowing Problems
    • Unspecified Feeding Issues
    • Atypical Feeding Problems
    • Unusual Eating Issues
    • Specific Feeding Challenges

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
    • R6339: Other feeding difficulties

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Phimosis
    • Penis Disorder
    • Tight foreskin
    • Foreskin constriction
    • Retracted foreskin problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N471: Phimosis

    Also known as:

    • Intestine Not Fixed Properly at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Colonic Disease
    • Small Intestine Disorder
    • Intestinal Malrotation
    • Congenital Intestinal Fixation Anomaly
    • Bowel Not Attached Correctly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q433: Congenital malformations of intestinal fixation

    Also known as:

    • Benign Scalp or Neck Skin Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Non-cancerous growth on scalp
    • Scalp skin lesion
    • Benign neck mass
    • Neck skin lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D234: Other benign neoplasm of skin of scalp and neck

    What procedures does Dr. Santos perform?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Santos performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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.

    Also known as:

    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
    • G-tube Change
    • Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
    • Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract

    Does Dr. Santos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Santos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 243-1455 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Santos accept in Hershey, PA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Capital BlueCross

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Dollar General

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

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    Where is Dr. Santos' office located?

    Dr. Mary Santos' Primary Practice

    500 University Dr

    Hershey, PA 17033

    (800) 243-1455

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    Dr. Mary Santos' Practice 2

    476 Rolling Ridge Dr Ste 101

    State College, PA 16801

    (814) 689-4980

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    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 1932136702.

    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. Mary Santos's specialty?

    Dr. Santos is a Pediatric Surgeon near Hershey, PA. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Santos to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Santos is affiliated with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, Penn State Health St. Joseph 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 Mary Santos accepting new patients in Hershey, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Mary Santos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mary Santos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Santos's office at (800) 243-1455 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mary Santos?

    Please contact Dr. Santos's office at (800) 243-1455 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mary Santos have?

    Dr. Mary Santos is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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