Ricardo Santaella, MD
NPI 1659541381 · Ophthalmology Physician · Mayaguez, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Santaella, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Mayaguez, PR (NPI 1659541381).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659541381
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2008-00245 (NC)
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 tenure25% of score
18 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
188 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 115 | $121 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 29 | $146 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 26 | $46 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 18 | $524 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $46–$524 (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 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 1,239 | 634 |
| Latanoprost | 1,006 | 181 |
| Timolol Maleate | 605 | 120 |
| Ofloxacin | 417 | 274 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 364 | 103 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 252 | 131 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 212 | 143 |
| Moxifloxacin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$439 across 4 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
- 2008-03-10
- Last updated
- 2010-05-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Santaella's NPI number?
- Ricardo Santaella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659541381, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Santaella's specialty?
- Ricardo Santaella is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Santaella located?
- Ricardo Santaella's practice location on file with NPPES is Esquina Calle Del Rio, Mayaguez, PR 00680.
- What is Ricardo Santaella's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Santaella is (787) 834-2558.
- Does Ricardo Santaella accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Santaella is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Santaella's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Santaella's NPI (1659541381) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-05-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.