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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. 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. 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 a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Santos typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Belly Button Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Pain around navel
- Periumbilical discomfort
- Umbilical pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1033: Periumbilical pain
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
What procedures does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist like Dr. Santos typically perform?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Oscar Health
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Selman and company
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Pediatric Gastroenterologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Luis Santos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Santos is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center - Las Cruces, Nm, The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus, Christus Health 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
When to see a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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