Quick answers
- Does Carlos E. Mendoza Santiesteban accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carlos E. Mendoza Santiesteban 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 Carlos E. Mendoza Santiesteban see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 445 Original Medicare patients and 1,150 services for Carlos E. Mendoza Santiesteban. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carlos E. Mendoza Santiesteban's NPI number?
- 1235682311. 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 Carlos E. Mendoza Santiesteban, 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 patients | 445 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,150 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)328 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)288 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)240 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)72 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)64 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Anxiety33%
- Depression31%
Practice locations
Addresses where Carlos E. Mendoza Santiesteban is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3880 Tamiami Trl N, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of NaplesNaples, FL 34103 (305) 243‑3000
- 7103 Fairway DrPalm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 (305) 243‑7545
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carlos E. Mendoza Santiesteban as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Miami2,377 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Naples
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Naples, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Miami
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1235682311 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians