Quick answers
- Does Thomas N. Santa Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas N. Santa Jr. 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 Thomas N. Santa Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 421 Original Medicare patients and 1,422 services for Thomas N. Santa Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas N. Santa Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1972591709. 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 Thomas N. Santa Jr., 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 | 421 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,422 |
| Different services or procedures | 69 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)209 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)183 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)129 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)81 services
- Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, ionized) (80047)73 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 cholesterol71%
- Arthritis39%
- Diabetes34%
- Anxiety23%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Hospitals where Thomas N. Santa Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas N. Santa Jr. 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.
- Chesapeake General HospitalChesapeake, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490120
- Sentara Leigh HospitalNorfolk, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 490046
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas N. Santa Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1605 General Booth BlvdVirginia Beach, VA 23454 (757) 721‑0512
- 2425 Taylor RdChesapeake, VA 23321 (757) 215‑1800
- 332 Newtown RdVirginia Beach, VA 23462 (757) 473‑8400
- 5486 Indian River RdVirginia Beach, VA 23464 (757) 424‑2490
- 601 Potomac Station DrLeesburg, VA 20176 (703) 840‑1396
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas N. Santa Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Patient First Richmond Medical Group PLLC289 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Virginia Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Virginia Beach, 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 | University Of Maryland School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972591709 |
| 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