BS
27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Santos, Physiatrist in The Villages, FL?
Dr. Bernadette Santos, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in The Villages, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Santos is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santos’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santos’s office at (352) 259-6334.
Is Dr. Santos board certified in Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Bernadette Santos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Santos speak?
Dr. Santos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Santos treat?
As a Physiatrist, 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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Idiopathic Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorder
- Unknown cause nerve damage
- Peripheral dysautonomia
- Autonomic neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9009: Other idiopathic peripheral autonomic neuropathy
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
- Diabetic skin sores
- Diabetes-related wounds
- Foot ulcers from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
- E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Left Lower Leg Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Left Leg Cut
- Left Leg Tear
- Left Lower Leg Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81812A: Laceration without foreign body, left lower leg, initial encounter
Also known as:
- External Surgical Wound Opening
- Wounds and Injuries
- External wound dehiscence
- Surgical incision separation
- Outer wound rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8131XA: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Hypertension Ulcers
- High Venous Pressure with Sores
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87311: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of right lower extremity
Also known as:
- Deep Chronic Skin Ulcer on Right Lower Leg
- Skin Condition
- Non-Pressure Leg Sore
- Persistent Leg Wound
- Right Leg Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore on Lower Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97812: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right lower leg with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Which procedures does Dr. Santos perform as a Physiatrist?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. Bernadette Santos 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. Santos' office.
Does Dr. Santos accept my insurance?
Dr. Santos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 259-6334 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Santos accept in The Villages, FL?
Dr. Santos in The Villages, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Medicare
Ultimate Health Plans
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Santos' office located?
Dr. Bernadette Santos' Primary Practice
11962 County Road 101 Ste 104
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 259-6334
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 1497758221.
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. Bernadette Santos's specialty?
Dr. Santos is a Physiatrist near The Villages, FL. 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. Santos to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bernadette Santos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Santos is affiliated with Uf Health Leesburg Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Bernadette Santos accepting new patients in The Villages, FL?
Yes, Dr. Bernadette Santos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bernadette Santos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Santos's office at (352) 259-6334 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bernadette Santos?
Please contact Dr. Santos's office at (352) 259-6334 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bernadette Santos have?
Dr. Bernadette Santos is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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