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General Surgery

Jessica S. Santillano, MD

Works at hospitals in Santa Cruz, CA · Watsonville, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Jessica S. Santillano, MD is a general surgeon at 1668 Dominican Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. Phone: (831) 464-9962. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Jessica S. Santillano had 246 Original Medicare patients and 571 services. NPI 1033359211. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 1668 Dominican Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 · Directions
  • Phone: (831) 464‑9962
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Dominican Hospital, Watsonville Community Hospital
  • Group practice: Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay Medical Corporation
  • Medical school: Temple University School Of Medicine · graduated 2005 (21 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Jessica S. Santillano, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Jessica S. Santillano accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jessica S. Santillano accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Jessica S. Santillano see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 246 Original Medicare patients and 571 services for Jessica S. Santillano. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Jessica S. Santillano's NPI number?
1033359211. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Jessica S. Santillano, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients246
Services billed to Medicare571
Different services or procedures94
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)63 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)55 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)48 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)35 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)33 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol74%
  • High blood pressure71%
  • Arthritis43%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)37%
  • Diabetes30%
  • Depression27%

Hospitals where Jessica S. Santillano works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jessica S. Santillano at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Dominican HospitalSanta Cruz, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050242
  • Watsonville Community HospitalWatsonville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050194

Practice locations

Addresses where Jessica S. Santillano is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Jessica S. Santillano as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay Medical Corporation6 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Santa Cruz

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Cruz, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Surgical Associates of Monterey Bay Medical Corporation

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTemple University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1033359211
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians