Quick answers
- Does Nelson V. Santiago accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nelson V. 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 Nelson V. Santiago see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 476 Original Medicare patients and 1,240 services for Nelson V. Santiago. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nelson V. Santiago's NPI number?
- 1902915879. 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 Nelson V. 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 | 476 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,240 |
| Different services or procedures | 58 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)231 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)124 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)118 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)85 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)68 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%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
- Anxiety21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nelson V. Santiago is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1239 Cedar RdChesapeake, VA 23322 (757) 549‑9935
- 1605 General Booth BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23454 (757) 721‑0512
- 2304 W Mercury BlvdHampton, VA 23666 (757) 951‑1579
- 2425 Taylor RdChesapeake, VA 23321 (757) 215‑1800
- 332 Newtown RdVirginia Beach, VA 23462 (757) 473‑8400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nelson V. Santiago as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Patient First Richmond Medical Group PLLC289 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Chesapeake
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chesapeake, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Patient First Richmond Medical Group PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | Eastern Virginia Medical School |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902915879 |
| 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