Esteffania Villegas Santamaria, MD
NPI 1457804395 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Ames, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Esteffania Villegas Santamaria, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Ames, IA (NPI 1457804395).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457804395
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 51761 (IA)
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
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,401 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 439 | $7 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 417 | $64 |
| 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 | 171 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 167 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 149 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 189 | 59 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 133 | 36 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 82 | 34 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 77 | 29 |
| Furosemide | 70 | 25 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 62 | 28 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$38 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 403 1st St SeBelmond, IA 50421-1201Phone: (641) 444-3500Fax: (319) 343-1161
- 1316 S Main StClarion, IA 50525-2019Phone: (515) 532-2811Fax: (515) 532-3119
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-07-27
- Last updated
- 2024-09-24
- Certified
- 2024-09-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Esteffania Villegas Santamaria's NPI number?
- Esteffania Villegas Santamaria's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457804395, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Esteffania Villegas Santamaria's specialty?
- Esteffania Villegas Santamaria is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Esteffania Villegas Santamaria located?
- Esteffania Villegas Santamaria's practice location on file with NPPES is 1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010-5745.
- What is Esteffania Villegas Santamaria's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Esteffania Villegas Santamaria is (515) 239-4472.
- Does Esteffania Villegas Santamaria accept Medicare?
- Esteffania Villegas Santamaria is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Esteffania Villegas Santamaria's NPI active?
- Yes — Esteffania Villegas Santamaria's NPI (1457804395) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.