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Family Practice

Maria Chavez Santos, MD

Sees patients in Carlsbad, CA · San Marcos, CA · Oceanside, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Maria Chavez Santos, MD is a family doctor at 1295 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Phone: (760) 720-7767. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Maria Chavez Santos had 15 Original Medicare patients and 34 services. NPI 1780061440. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 1295 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (760) 720‑7767
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: North County Health Project Inc
  • Medical school: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University · graduated 2014 (12 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Maria Chavez Santos, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Maria Chavez Santos accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Maria Chavez Santos 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 Maria Chavez Santos see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 15 Original Medicare patients and 34 services for Maria Chavez Santos. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Maria Chavez Santos's NPI number?
1780061440. 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 Maria Chavez Santos, 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 patients15
Services billed to Medicare34
Different services or procedures11
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

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%

Practice locations

Addresses where Maria Chavez Santos is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Maria Chavez Santos as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • North County Health Project Inc64 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Carlsbad

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Carlsbad, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in North County Health Project Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolAlbert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
Graduation year2014 (12 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1780061440
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians