Christian Cerna Santos, M.D.
NPI 1578129847 · Family Medicine Physician · Mission, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christian Cerna Santos, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Mission, TX (NPI 1578129847).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578129847
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 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
382 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 188 | $167 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 146 | $8 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 26 | $203 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 22 | $116 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$203 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 38 | 36 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 36 | 36 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 27 | 26 |
| Cefdinir | 23 | 22 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 22 | 20 |
| Famotidine | 21 | 21 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 18 | 18 |
| Prednisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$97 across 1 record (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
- 2019-05-13
- Last updated
- 2022-09-20
- Certified
- 2022-09-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christian Cerna Santos's NPI number?
- Christian Cerna Santos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578129847, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christian Cerna Santos's specialty?
- Christian Cerna Santos is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christian Cerna Santos located?
- Christian Cerna Santos's practice location on file with NPPES is 900 S Bryan Rd, Mission, TX 78572.
- What is Christian Cerna Santos's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christian Cerna Santos is (956) 323-9000.
- Does Christian Cerna Santos accept Medicare?
- Christian Cerna Santos is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christian Cerna Santos's NPI active?
- Yes — Christian Cerna Santos's NPI (1578129847) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.