Quick answers
- Does Ralph F. Santoro accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ralph F. Santoro 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 Ralph F. Santoro see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 460 Original Medicare patients and 2,224 services for Ralph F. Santoro. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ralph F. Santoro's NPI number?
- 1710098249. 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 Ralph F. Santoro, 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 | 460 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,224 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 81 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)696 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)457 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)245 services
- Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99305)109 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)104 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Anxiety52%
- Depression45%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia44%
Hospitals where Ralph F. Santoro works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ralph F. Santoro 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.
- Kent County Memorial HospitalWarwick, RI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 410009
- Our Lady of Fatima HospitalNorth Providence, RI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 410005
- Roger Williams Medical CenterProvidence, RI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 410004
- The Miriam HospitalProvidence, RI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 410012
- Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode IslandProvidence, RI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 410010
Practice locations
Addresses where Ralph F. Santoro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 455 Toll Gate RdWarwick, RI 02886 (401) 737‑7010
- 725 Reservoir Ave, Suite 103Cranston, RI 02910 (401) 944‑6889
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ralph F. Santoro as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Affinity Physicians LLC.730 clinicians in the group
- Trucare Inc9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Warwick
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Warwick, RI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Affinity Physicians LLC.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710098249 |
| 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