David Santos, M.D.
NPI 1326360280 · Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Santos, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1326360280).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326360280
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A95798 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
244 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 91 | $143 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 43 | $97 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 38 | $178 |
| Insertion of Central Venous Tube With Port (5 Years Or Older)36561 | 15 | $337 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Insertion Or Removal of Central Vein Access Device77001 | 15 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$250 across 3 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
- 2010-02-19
- Last updated
- 2015-03-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Santos's NPI number?
- David Santos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326360280, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Santos's specialty?
- David Santos is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Santos located?
- David Santos's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4009.
- What is David Santos's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Santos is (713) 792-6161.
- Does David Santos accept Medicare?
- David Santos is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Santos's NPI active?
- Yes — David Santos's NPI (1326360280) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-03-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.