Brenda Santos, PA
NPI 1255660916 · Medical Physician Assistant · Helotes, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brenda Santos, PA is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Helotes, TX (NPI 1255660916).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255660916
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
456 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 | 127 | $108 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 119 | $76 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 59 | $109 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 48 | $12 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 36 | $24 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 136 | 59 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 128 | 52 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 107 | 50 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 92 | 37 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 91 | 21 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 88 | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,452 across 64 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
- 2009-12-09
- Last updated
- 2024-09-16
- Certified
- 2024-09-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brenda Santos's NPI number?
- Brenda Santos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255660916, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brenda Santos's specialty?
- Brenda Santos is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Brenda Santos located?
- Brenda Santos's practice location on file with NPPES is 12952 Bandera Rd Ste 105, Helotes, TX 78023-4690.
- What is Brenda Santos's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brenda Santos is (210) 695-1900.
- Does Brenda Santos accept Medicare?
- Brenda Santos is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brenda Santos's NPI active?
- Yes — Brenda Santos's NPI (1255660916) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.