Quick answers
- Does David B. Santiago accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David B. 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 David B. Santiago see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 206 Original Medicare patients and 960 services for David B. Santiago. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David B. Santiago's NPI number?
- 1366679680. 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 David B. 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 | 206 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 960 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)660 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)130 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)102 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)53 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%
- Chronic kidney disease62%
- Diabetes58%
- Ischemic heart disease57%
- Arthritis49%
Hospitals where David B. Santiago works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David B. Santiago 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.
- Methodist HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450388
Practice locations
Addresses where David B. Santiago is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1310 McCullough AveSan Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 757‑2900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David B. Santiago as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Panther Inpatient Care PLLC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Panther Inpatient Care PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366679680 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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