Quick answers
- Does Luis Ramos Santiago accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Luis Ramos 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 Luis Ramos Santiago see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 59 Original Medicare patients and 78 services for Luis Ramos Santiago. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Luis Ramos Santiago's NPI number?
- 1639147531. 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 Luis Ramos 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 | 59 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 78 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)33 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)24 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)14 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%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Diabetes39%
- Anxiety39%
Hospitals where Luis Ramos Santiago works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Luis Ramos 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.
- Burke Medical CenterWaynesboro, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 110113
Practice locations
Addresses where Luis Ramos Santiago is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 351 S Liberty StWaynesboro, GA 30830 (706) 554‑4435
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Luis Ramos Santiago as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southland Emergency Medical Services Consolidated, LLC49 clinicians in the group
- Southland Burke Emergency Medical Services, LLC20 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Practiceprimary
Other general practitioners in Georgia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Georgia — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southland Emergency Medical Services Consolidated, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639147531 |
| 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