Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Santana, Hospitalist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Rafael Santana, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Santana graduated from Universidad Central Del Este, Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency at Wayne State University School of Medicine Program. Dr. Santana is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santana’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santana’s office at (404) 851-8000.
Where did Dr. Santana go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wayne State University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Universidad Central Del Este, Facultad De Medicina
What languages does Dr. Santana speak?
Dr. Santana and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Santana typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Santana 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. Santana. 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 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Hypertensive Urgency
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
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
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Santana typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Santana may include:
Please contact Dr. Santana's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Santana accept my insurance?
Dr. Santana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 851-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Santana accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Santana in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Santana's office located?
Dr. Rafael Santana's Primary Practice
1000 Johnson Ferry Rd
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 851-8000
What is Dr. Santana's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Santana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497786115.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santana?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Santana
What is Dr. Rafael Santana's specialty?
Dr. Santana is a Hospitalist near Atlanta, GA.
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 this Dr. Rafael Santana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Santana is affiliated with Northside Hospital Atlanta, Augusta University 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 Rafael Santana accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Santana is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rafael Santana offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Santana's office at (404) 851-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rafael Santana?
Please contact Dr. Santana's office at (404) 851-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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