Quick answers
- Does Juan Santiago accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Juan 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 Juan Santiago see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 38 Original Medicare patients and 183 services for Juan Santiago. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Juan Santiago's NPI number?
- 1518151877. 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 Juan 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 | 38 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 183 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing (92201)47 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)45 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)29 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)15 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 pressure68%
- Diabetes58%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
- Heart failure34%
Practice locations
Addresses where Juan Santiago is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 13 Calle Mercedes MorenoAguadilla, PR 00603 (787) 882‑6370
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Juan Santiago as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Aguadilla Eye MD PSC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Aguadilla
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Aguadilla, PR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Aguadilla Eye MD PSC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518151877 |
| 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