Santiago Baez-Torres, M.D.
NPI 1235115825 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Ponce, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Santiago Baez-Torres, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Ponce, PR (NPI 1235115825).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235115825
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 11474 (PR)
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
20 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
67 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 55 | $89 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 12 | $66 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $66–$89 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 65 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carvedilol | 612 | 135 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 388 | 92 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 320 | 80 |
| Losartan Potassium | 227 | 70 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 176 | 45 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 174 | 48 |
| Amlodipine Besylate/Benazeprilbrand: Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,056 across 40 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
- 2005-12-16
- Last updated
- 2012-12-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Santiago Baez-Torres's NPI number?
- Santiago Baez-Torres's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235115825, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Santiago Baez-Torres's specialty?
- Santiago Baez-Torres is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Santiago Baez-Torres located?
- Santiago Baez-Torres's practice location on file with NPPES is 909 Ave Tito Castro, Ponce, PR 00716-4728.
- What is Santiago Baez-Torres's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Santiago Baez-Torres is (787) 812-0909.
- Does Santiago Baez-Torres accept Medicare?
- Santiago Baez-Torres is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Santiago Baez-Torres's NPI active?
- Yes — Santiago Baez-Torres's NPI (1235115825) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-12-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.