Nestor Santacruz, MD
NPI 1194728923 · Internal Medicine Physician · Norfolk, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nestor Santacruz, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Norfolk, VA (NPI 1194728923).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194728923
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101028564 (VA)
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
21 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
2,376 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 906 | $123 |
| 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'SG2211 | 902 | $16 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 195 | $9 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 143 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 134 | $174 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 75 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 235 | 73 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 176 | 50 |
| Simvastatin | 126 | 37 |
| Atenolol/Chlorthalidonebrand: Atenolol-Chlorthalidone | 113 | 34 |
| Metformin Hcl | 84 | 27 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 83 | 22 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,642 across 74 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
- 2005-05-24
- Last updated
- 2019-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nestor Santacruz's NPI number?
- Nestor Santacruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194728923, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nestor Santacruz's specialty?
- Nestor Santacruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nestor Santacruz located?
- Nestor Santacruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 2203 E Little Creek Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518-4205.
- What is Nestor Santacruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nestor Santacruz is (757) 583-2181.
- Does Nestor Santacruz accept Medicare?
- Nestor Santacruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nestor Santacruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Nestor Santacruz's NPI (1194728923) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.