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Dr. Maria Santos, MD

Pediatrician

Rockville, MD

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Santos, Pediatrician in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Maria Santos, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Rockville, MD with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 32 years. Dr. Santos graduated from University of Perpetual Help System Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University. Dr. Santos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santos’s office at (301) 840-0660.

    Where did Dr. Santos go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Perpetual Help System Dr. Jose G. Tamayo Medical University | Universidad De La Laguna, Facultad De Medicina

    What languages does Dr. Santos speak?

    Dr. Santos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Santos typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exercise Counseling
    • Fitness Coaching
    • Physical Activity Guidance
    • Exercise Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection Exposure
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Disease Contact
    • Suspected Viral Infection
    • Exposure to Viruses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection in Both Ears
    • Right Ear Infection
    • Ear Infection
    • Bilateral Middle Ear Infection
    • Bilateral Otitis Media
    • Earache in Both Ears
    • Right Middle Ear Infection
    • Right Otitis Media
    • Right Earache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6643: Suppurative otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
    • H6641: Suppurative otitis media, unspecified, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Santos typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Maria Santos may include:

    Please contact Dr. Santos' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Santos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Santos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 840-0660 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Santos accept in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Santos in Rockville, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Johns Hopkins Health System

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    Where is Dr. Santos' office located?

    Dr. Maria Santos' Primary Practice

    15225 Shady Grove Rd Ste 304

    Rockville, MD 20850

    (301) 840-0660

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    Dr. Maria Santos' Practice 2

    9011 Chevrolet Dr Ste 1-6

    Ellicott City, MD 21042

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    What is Dr. Santos's NPI number?A 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 1487653432.

    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. Maria Santos's specialty?

    Dr. Santos is a Pediatrician near Rockville, MD.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Maria Santos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Santos is affiliated with Sentara Careplex 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Maria Santos accepting new patients in Rockville, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Maria Santos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Maria Santos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Santos' office at (301) 840-0660 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Maria Santos?

    Please contact Dr. Santos' office at (301) 840-0660 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Santos' office located?

    Dr. Santos' offices are located in Rockville, MD and Ellicott City, MD.