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Dr. Rita Santana, MD

Pediatrician

New York, NY

44 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Santana, Pediatrician in New York, NY?

    Dr. Rita Santana, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in New York, NY. She has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified. Dr. Santana graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed her residency at Newark Beth Israel Med Ctr, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine; Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Santana is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santana’s office at (212) 568-1331.

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

    • Residency: Newark Beth Israel Med Ctr, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine; Lincoln Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Pediatrics | Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University Auto De Santo Domingo (Uasd) | Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas

    Is Dr. Santana board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Rita Santana, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Santana speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Santana 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. Santana. 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:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified 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:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Tobacco Cessation Counseling
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Harms of Cigarette Smoking and Health Benefits of Quitting
    • Smoking cessation counseling
    • Quitting tobacco support
    • Nicotine addiction counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z716: Tobacco abuse counseling

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Rita Santana may include:

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

    Does Dr. Santana accept my insurance?

    Dr. Santana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 568-1331 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Santana accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Santana in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Healthfirst New York

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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    Where is Dr. Santana's office located?

    Dr. Rita Santana's Primary Practice

    611 W 177th St Apt 2

    New York, NY 10033

    (212) 568-1331

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    What is Dr. Santana's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Santana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821061011.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santana?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Santana

    What is Dr. Rita Santana's specialty?

    Dr. Santana is a Pediatrician near New York, NY.

    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. Rita Santana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Santana 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

    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. Rita Santana accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Rita Santana is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rita Santana offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Santana's office at (212) 568-1331 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rita Santana?

    Please contact Dr. Santana's office at (212) 568-1331 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Santana's office located?

    Dr. Santana's office is located in New York, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rita Santana have?

    Dr. Rita Santana is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.