Quick answers
- Does Wagner G. Santiago accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wagner G. Santiago 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 Wagner G. Santiago see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 632 Original Medicare patients and 4,021 services for Wagner G. Santiago. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Wagner G. Santiago's NPI number?
- 1306831854. 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 Wagner G. Santiago, 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 | 632 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,021 |
| Different services or procedures | 62 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720)819 services
- Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number (G0127)819 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)477 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth (11055)426 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)300 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes53%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
Practice locations
Addresses where Wagner G. Santiago is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 111 E 3rd AveGastonia, NC 28052 (704) 874‑3300
- 1418 E Millbrook RdRaleigh, NC 27609 (919) 850‑9111
- 200 E 2nd AveGastonia, NC 28052
- 609 N Highland StGastonia, NC 28052 (704) 772‑4700
- 991 W Hudson BlvdGastonia, NC 28052 (704) 853‑5079
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Wagner G. Santiago as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic LLC159 clinicians in the group
- Gaston Family Health Services Inc98 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Gastonia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gastonia, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Barry University School Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1306831854 |
| 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