41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Santos, Internist in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. Robert Santos, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Pleasanton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Santos graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at Kaiser Fndn Hosp-Los Angeles, Internal Medicine. Dr. Santos is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santos’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santos’s office at (925) 416-5470.
Where did Dr. Santos go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kaiser Fndn Hosp-Los Angeles, Internal Medicine | Stanford University Hospital/Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Program
Medical School: Mechanical Engineering
Is Dr. Santos board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Santos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
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 an Internist like Dr. Santos typically treat?
As an Internist, 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 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Santos typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Santos may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
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 (925) 416-5470 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Santos accept in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. Santos in Pleasanton, CA 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 Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Santos' office located?
Dr. Robert Santos' Primary Practice
5565 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 260
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 416-5470
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 1356340384.
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. Robert Santos's specialty?
Dr. Santos is a Internist near Pleasanton, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Robert Santos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Santos is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Robert Santos accepting new patients in Pleasanton, CA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Santos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Santos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Santos's office at (925) 416-5470 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Santos?
Please contact Dr. Santos's office at (925) 416-5470 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Santos have?
Dr. Robert Santos is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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