Lauren Santiesteban, M.D.
NPI 1720467467 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Santiesteban, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1720467467).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720467467
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A168593 (CA)
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
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
339 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 93 | $173 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 86 | $92 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 69 | $137 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 57 | $17 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 23 | $120 |
| Release And/Or Relocation of Hand Nerve |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$703 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2550 23rd St Bldg 9San Francisco, CA 94110-3504Phone: (415) 206-8812
- 550 1st AveNew York, NY 10016-6402Phone: (317) 416-7526
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-05-27
- Last updated
- 2023-10-03
- Certified
- 2023-10-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Santiesteban's NPI number?
- Lauren Santiesteban's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720467467, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Santiesteban's specialty?
- Lauren Santiesteban is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lauren Santiesteban located?
- Lauren Santiesteban's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 Owens St Ste 170, San Francisco, CA 94158-2335.
- What is Lauren Santiesteban's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Santiesteban is (415) 885-3811.
- Does Lauren Santiesteban accept Medicare?
- Lauren Santiesteban is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Santiesteban's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Santiesteban's NPI (1720467467) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.