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28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Santos, Anesthesiologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. William Santos, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Santos completed his residency at Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Internal Medicine. Dr. Santos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santos’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santos’s office at (319) 356-2633.
Where did Dr. Santos go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Davis Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Of Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca
Is Dr. Santos board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. William Santos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Santos speak?
Dr. Santos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Santos typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, 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:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Other Age-Related Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Other Senile Cataract
- Uncommon Age-Related Cataract
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H2589: Other age-related cataract
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Santos typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Santos accept my insurance?
Dr. Santos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (319) 356-2633 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Santos accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Santos in Sacramento, 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
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Santos' office located?
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 1811981509.
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. William Santos's specialty?
Dr. Santos is a Anesthesiologist near Sacramento, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. William Santos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Santos is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is William Santos accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. William Santos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Santos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Santos's office at (319) 356-2633 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Santos?
Please contact Dr. Santos's office at (319) 356-2633 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Santos have?
Dr. William Santos is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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