Jose Santacruz, M.D.
NPI 1699967695 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Santacruz, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1699967695).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699967695
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 57.011722 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
3,517 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 762 | $119 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 365 | $214 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 360 | $79 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 291 | $130 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 255 | $56 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 255 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 146 | 73 |
| Budesonide/Formoterol Fumaratebrand: Symbicort | 125 | 31 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 63 | 18 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 62 | 21 |
| Prednisone | 61 | 44 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 55 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$569 across 18 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
- 2007-08-14
- Last updated
- 2023-11-02
- Certified
- 2023-11-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Santacruz's NPI number?
- Jose Santacruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699967695, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Santacruz's specialty?
- Jose Santacruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Santacruz located?
- Jose Santacruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 6560 Fannin St Ste 1632, Houston, TX 77030-2734.
- What is Jose Santacruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Santacruz is (713) 255-4000.
- Does Jose Santacruz accept Medicare?
- Jose Santacruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Santacruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Santacruz's NPI (1699967695) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.