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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Santivanez, Internist in Hanford, CA?
Dr. Carlos Santivanez, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hanford, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years. Dr. Santivanez graduated from Cayetano Heredia U Peruana and completed his residency at Coney Island Hospital. Dr. Santivanez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Santivanez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Santivanez’s office at (559) 582-9061.
Where did Dr. Santivanez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Coney Island Hospital
Medical School: Cayetano Heredia U Peruana
What languages does Dr. Santivanez speak?
Dr. Santivanez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Santivanez typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Santivanez 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. Santivanez. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Santivanez typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Santivanez 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. Santivanez. 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:
- Prenatal Care Visits (4-6)
- Prenatal Care
- Antepartum visits
- Pregnancy check-ups
- Maternity care appointments
CPT Codes:
- 59425: Antepartum care only; 4-6 visits
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Santivanez accept my insurance?
Dr. Santivanez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 582-9061 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Santivanez accept in Hanford, CA?
Dr. Santivanez in Hanford, 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
Asante
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Santivanez's office located?
What is Dr. Santivanez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Santivanez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992767586.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Santivanez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Santivanez
What is Dr. Carlos Santivanez's specialty?
Dr. Santivanez is a Internist near Hanford, 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. Carlos Santivanez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Santivanez is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Clovis Community Medical Center, Saint Agnes Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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
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Is Carlos Santivanez accepting new patients in Hanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Santivanez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlos Santivanez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Santivanez's office at (559) 582-9061 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carlos Santivanez?
Please contact Dr. Santivanez's office at (559) 582-9061 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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