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General Surgery

Guillermo Higa Sansone, MD

Works at hospitals in Oro Valley, AZ · Tucson, AZ · Arizona

Summary

Dr. Guillermo Higa Sansone, MD is a general surgeon at 1712 W Anklam Rd, Suite 101, Tucson, AZ 85745. Phone: (520) 207-2384. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Guillermo Higa Sansone had 89 Original Medicare patients and 198 services. NPI 1871763540. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Guillermo Higa Sansone, 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 Guillermo Higa Sansone accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Guillermo Higa Sansone may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Guillermo Higa Sansone see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 89 Original Medicare patients and 198 services for Guillermo Higa Sansone. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Guillermo Higa Sansone's NPI number?
1871763540. 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 Guillermo Higa Sansone, 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 patients89
Services billed to Medicare198
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)49 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)25 services
  3. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)25 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)19 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)13 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%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Diabetes43%
  • Anxiety39%
  • Depression38%

Hospitals where Guillermo Higa Sansone works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Guillermo Higa Sansone 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.

  • Oro Valley HospitalOro Valley, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030114
  • St. Mary's HospitalTucson, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030010
  • Tucson Medical CenterTucson, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030006

Practice locations

Addresses where Guillermo Higa Sansone is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Guillermo Higa Sansone as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Tucson Weight Loss Surgery4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Tucson

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tucson, AZ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Tucson Weight Loss Surgery

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1871763540
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians