Santa Merle, M.D.
NPI 1831300805 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Guaynabo, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Santa Merle, M.D. is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Guaynabo, PR (NPI 1831300805).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831300805
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 13726 (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
19 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
54 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 30 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 24 | $94 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $77–$94 (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 · 80 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 711 | 105 |
| Dexamethasone | 149 | 66 |
| Exemestane | 142 | 19 |
| Prednisone | 134 | 38 |
| Lenalidomide | 130 | 19 |
| Aprepitant | 130 | 29 |
| Palbociclibbrand: Ibrance | 128 | 17 |
| Letrozole | 116 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,188 across 197 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
- 2007-05-24
- Last updated
- 2025-05-29
- Certified
- 2025-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Santa Merle's NPI number?
- Santa Merle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831300805, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Santa Merle's specialty?
- Santa Merle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Santa Merle located?
- Santa Merle's practice location on file with NPPES is Pmb 182 A-9 Calle Tabonuco, Guaynabo, PR 00968.
- What is Santa Merle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Santa Merle is (787) 884-7202.
- Does Santa Merle accept Medicare?
- Santa Merle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Santa Merle's NPI active?
- Yes — Santa Merle's NPI (1831300805) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.