17 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Macias, Family Medicine Specialist in Albuquerque, NM?
Where did Dr. Macias go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Nm Sch Of Med, Family Medicine
Medical School: University of Nm Sch of Med, Albuquerque Nm
Is Dr. Macias board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Santiago Macias, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Macias speak?
Dr. Macias and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Macias typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Macias 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. Macias. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
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
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Macias typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Macias 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. Macias. 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:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Does Dr. Macias accept my insurance?
Dr. Macias accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 873-7400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Macias accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Macias in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Care N' Care Insurance Company
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
State of New Mexico
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Macias' office located?
Dr. Santiago Macias' Primary Practice
3901 Atrisco Dr NW
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 873-7400
What hospitals are Dr. Macias affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Macias has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Macias's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Macias's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154328094.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Macias?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Macias