Maria Chavez Santos, MD
NPI 1780061440 · Family Medicine Physician · Carlsbad, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maria Chavez Santos, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Carlsbad, CA (NPI 1780061440).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780061440
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- C192775 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 35 | 24 |
| Losartan Potassium | 32 | 13 |
| Metformin Hcl | 18 | 11 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 16 | — |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 15 | — |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 14 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$177 across 6 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
- 2015-05-01
- Last updated
- 2024-08-12
- Certified
- 2024-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maria Chavez Santos's NPI number?
- Maria Chavez Santos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780061440, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maria Chavez Santos's specialty?
- Maria Chavez Santos is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Maria Chavez Santos located?
- Maria Chavez Santos's practice location on file with NPPES is 1295 Carlsbad Village Dr Ste 100, Carlsbad, CA 92008-1950.
- What is Maria Chavez Santos's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maria Chavez Santos is (760) 736-6767.
- Does Maria Chavez Santos accept Medicare?
- Maria Chavez Santos is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maria Chavez Santos's NPI active?
- Yes — Maria Chavez Santos's NPI (1780061440) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.