Quick answers
- Does Ian Santoro accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ian 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 Ian Santoro see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 929 Original Medicare patients and 12,451 services for Ian Santoro. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ian Santoro's NPI number?
- 1952395469. 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 Ian 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 | 929 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 12,451 |
| Different services or procedures | 113 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)1,312 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)1,136 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)992 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)901 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)624 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%
- Atrial fibrillation67%
- Ischemic heart disease57%
- Heart failure47%
- Arthritis42%
Hospitals where Ian Santoro works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ian 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.
- Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330013
- Cobleskill Regional HospitalCobleskill, NY · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 331320
- Columbia Memorial HospitalHudson, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330094
- Southwestern Vermont Medical CenterBennington, VT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 470012
- St Peter's HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330057
Practice locations
Addresses where Ian Santoro is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7 Southwoods BlvdAlbany, NY 12211 (519) 292‑6000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ian Santoro as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Capital Cardiology Associates PLLC73 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in New York →
Other cardiologists in Albany
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albany, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Capital Cardiology Associates PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952395469 |
| 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