Alessandra Santamaria, MD
NPI 1194389981 · Psychiatry Physician · Paramus, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alessandra Santamaria, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Paramus, NJ (NPI 1194389981).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194389981
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA11472900 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
460 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 331 | $52 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 34 | $179 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 23 | $88 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 21 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 18 | $38 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 18 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sertraline Hcl | 297 | 48 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 258 | 55 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 221 | 47 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 208 | 41 |
| Aripiprazole | 176 | 34 |
| Risperidone | 170 | 33 |
| Clonazepam | 148 | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$261 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-04-26
- Last updated
- 2023-10-18
- Certified
- 2023-10-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alessandra Santamaria's NPI number?
- Alessandra Santamaria's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194389981, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alessandra Santamaria's specialty?
- Alessandra Santamaria is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alessandra Santamaria located?
- Alessandra Santamaria's practice location on file with NPPES is 230 E Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652-4142.
- What is Alessandra Santamaria's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alessandra Santamaria is (201) 967-4000.
- Does Alessandra Santamaria accept Medicare?
- Alessandra Santamaria is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alessandra Santamaria's NPI active?
- Yes — Alessandra Santamaria's NPI (1194389981) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.