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Diagnostic Radiology

Cynthia S. Santillan, MD

Works at hospitals in La Mesa, CA · El Centro, CA · La Jolla, CA … · California

Summary

Dr. Cynthia S. Santillan, MD is a radiologist at 1200 Garden View Rd, Suite 210, Encinitas, CA 92024. Phone: (800) 926-8273. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Cynthia S. Santillan had 1,690 Original Medicare patients and 4,865 services. NPI 1932132404. 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 Cynthia S. Santillan, 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 Cynthia S. Santillan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cynthia S. Santillan 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 Cynthia S. Santillan see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,690 Original Medicare patients and 4,865 services for Cynthia S. Santillan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Cynthia S. Santillan's NPI number?
1932132404. 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 Cynthia S. Santillan, 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 patients1,690
Services billed to Medicare4,865
Different services or procedures49
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (A9585)2,695 services
  2. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)553 services
  3. X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)270 services
  4. Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast (74183)134 services
  5. Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (76770)111 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 cholesterol73%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Diabetes36%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)36%
  • Chronic kidney disease35%

Hospitals where Cynthia S. Santillan works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cynthia S. Santillan 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Cynthia S. Santillan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 14; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Cynthia S. Santillan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Regents of the University of California2,089 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Encinitas

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

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Other clinicians in Regents of the University of California

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWashington University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1932132404
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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