Quick answers
- Does Santiago Lopez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Santiago Lopez 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 Santiago Lopez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 228 Original Medicare patients and 606 services for Santiago Lopez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Santiago Lopez's NPI number?
- 1548609126. 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 Santiago Lopez, 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 | 228 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 606 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)309 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)147 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)66 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)63 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Ischemic heart disease56%
- Diabetes53%
- Heart failure49%
Hospitals where Santiago Lopez works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Santiago Lopez 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.
- North Shore University HospitalManhasset, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330106
Practice locations
Addresses where Santiago Lopez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 27005 75th AveNew Hyde Park, NY 11040 (718) 470‑7000
- 300 Community DrManhasset, NY 11030 (516) 562‑3058
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Santiago Lopez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Shore-Lij Medical PC6,440 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicineprimary
- Hospice/Palliative Carealso
Other geriatricians in New Hyde Park
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Hyde Park, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Shore-Lij Medical PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548609126 |
| 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