Quick answers
- Does Ricardo M. Santaella accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ricardo M. Santaella 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 Ricardo M. Santaella see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 106 Original Medicare patients and 225 services for Ricardo M. Santaella. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ricardo M. Santaella's NPI number?
- 1659541381. 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 Ricardo M. Santaella, 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 | 106 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 225 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)115 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)29 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)26 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)18 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%
- Diabetes56%
- Arthritis47%
- Chronic kidney disease39%
- Depression25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ricardo M. Santaella is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Calle Mendez Vigo 61, Centro Oftalmologico SantaellaMayaguez, PR 00680 (787) 834‑2558
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Mayaguez
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mayaguez, PR — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Baylor College 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) | 1659541381 |
| 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