Luis Santiago Caban, MD
NPI 1700018835 · Ophthalmology Physician · Guayama, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Santiago Caban, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Guayama, PR (NPI 1700018835).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700018835
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 20679 (PR)
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
16 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
210 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Microfluid Analysis of Tears83861 | 52 | $22 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 51 | $123 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 41 | $36 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 29 | $87 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 25 | $39 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 12 | $60 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $22–$123 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 3,228 | 523 |
| Fluorometholone | 1,299 | 456 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 1,118 | 550 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 678 | 192 |
| Ofloxacin | 663 | 438 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 559 | 357 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 510 | 102 |
| Timolol Maleate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$197 across 3 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
- 2009-08-24
- Last updated
- 2019-04-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Santiago Caban's NPI number?
- Luis Santiago Caban's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700018835, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Santiago Caban's specialty?
- Luis Santiago Caban is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luis Santiago Caban located?
- Luis Santiago Caban's practice location on file with NPPES is 27 Calle Enrique Gonzalez, Guayama, PR 00784.
- What is Luis Santiago Caban's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Santiago Caban is (787) 864-2010.
- Does Luis Santiago Caban accept Medicare?
- Luis Santiago Caban is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Santiago Caban's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Santiago Caban's NPI (1700018835) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.