Frank Santoro, M.D.
NPI 1578799771 · Dermatology Physician · Cheshire, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frank Santoro, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in Cheshire, CT (NPI 1578799771).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578799771
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 052082 (CT)
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
17 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
1,927 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 574 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 439 | $99 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 210 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 196 | $139 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 92 | $101 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 54 distinct drugs on file.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14,714 across 121 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
- 2009-06-03
- Last updated
- 2014-09-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frank Santoro's NPI number?
- Frank Santoro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578799771, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frank Santoro's specialty?
- Frank Santoro is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Frank Santoro located?
- Frank Santoro's practice location on file with NPPES is 1781 Highland Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410-1254.
- What is Frank Santoro's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frank Santoro is (203) 694-5857.
- Does Frank Santoro accept Medicare?
- Frank Santoro is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frank Santoro's NPI active?
- Yes — Frank Santoro's NPI (1578799771) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-09-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.