Carmen Santiago Munoz, M.D.
NPI 1487612255 · Specialist · Ponce, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carmen Santiago Munoz, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Ponce, PR (NPI 1487612255).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487612255
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 8042 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
72 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate Sedation Services Provided By the Same Physician Or Other Qualified Health Care Professional Performing a Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Service That Sedation Supports, Requiring the Presence of an Independent Trained Observer to Assist in the MonitoG0500 | 28 | $56 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 17 | $89 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 16 | $349 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 11 | $109 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $56–$349 (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 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 698 | 268 |
| Omeprazole | 569 | 226 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Suprep | 355 | 353 |
| Fentanyl Citrate/Pfbrand: Fentanyl Citrate | 346 | 327 |
| Midazolam Hcl | 329 | 313 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 280 | 94 |
| Midazolam Hcl/Pfbrand: Midazolam Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$428 across 9 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
- 2006-05-02
- Last updated
- 2014-02-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carmen Santiago Munoz's NPI number?
- Carmen Santiago Munoz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487612255, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carmen Santiago Munoz's specialty?
- Carmen Santiago Munoz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Carmen Santiago Munoz located?
- Carmen Santiago Munoz's practice location on file with NPPES is Hospital San Lucas II Lobby B, Ponce, PR 00731.
- What is Carmen Santiago Munoz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carmen Santiago Munoz is (787) 844-2080.
- Does Carmen Santiago Munoz accept Medicare?
- Carmen Santiago Munoz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carmen Santiago Munoz's NPI active?
- Yes — Carmen Santiago Munoz's NPI (1487612255) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-02-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.