Santiago Tovar, MD
NPI 1588194443 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Santiago Tovar, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1588194443).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588194443
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 125071273 (IL)
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 tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
626 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 264 | $160 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 218 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 104 | $110 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 40 | $195 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$195 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 24 | 23 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 19 | 19 |
| Cephalexin | 18 | 18 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 18 | 18 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 16 | 15 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 15 | 15 |
| Prednisone |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 430 E Division StFond Du Lac, WI 54935-4560Phone: (920) 926-4600
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-06-14
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
- Certified
- 2022-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Santiago Tovar's NPI number?
- Santiago Tovar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588194443, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Santiago Tovar's specialty?
- Santiago Tovar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Santiago Tovar located?
- Santiago Tovar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1901 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612-3714.
- What is Santiago Tovar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Santiago Tovar is (312) 864-6000.
- Does Santiago Tovar accept Medicare?
- Santiago Tovar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Santiago Tovar's NPI active?
- Yes — Santiago Tovar's NPI (1588194443) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.