Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Santos, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Luis Santos, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Santos graduated from University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine and completed his residency at CAGUAS REGIONAL HOSPITAL. Dr. Santos is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santos’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santos’s office at (915) 533-2600.
Where did Dr. Santos go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: CAGUAS REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine | Universidad De Buenos Aires, Facultad De Ciencias Medicas
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 Gastroenterologist, 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:
- Belly Button Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Pain around navel
- Periumbilical discomfort
- Umbilical pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1033: Periumbilical pain
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Change in Bowel Habits
- Bowel Movement
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Irregular Bowel Movements
- Changes in Pooping
ICD-10 Codes:
- R194: Change in bowel habit
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Pancolitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Chronic Pancolitis
- Extensive Ulcerative Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5100: Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis without complications
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Unspecified Abnormal Finding in Organs or Tissues
- General abnormal tissue test
- Unspecified organ abnormality
- Abnormal body system finding
ICD-10 Codes:
- R899: Unspecified abnormal finding in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
Which procedures does Dr. Santos perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Luis Santos may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
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 (915) 533-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Santos accept in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Santos in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Oscar Health Insurance Co
PreferredOne
Presbyterian Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Santos' office located?
Dr. Luis Santos' Primary Practice
125 W Hague Rd Ste 360
El Paso, TX 79902
(915) 533-2600
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 1275532863.
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. Luis Santos's specialty?
Dr. Santos is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near El Paso, TX. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Santos to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Luis Santos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Santos is affiliated with The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
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Is Luis Santos accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?
Yes, Dr. Luis Santos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luis Santos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Santos's office at (915) 533-2600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luis Santos?
Please contact Dr. Santos's office at (915) 533-2600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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