Nelson Santiago, P.A.
NPI 1902915879 · Medical Physician Assistant · Chesapeake, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nelson Santiago, P.A. is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Chesapeake, VA (NPI 1902915879).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902915879
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0110001338 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,068 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 231 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 124 | $104 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 118 | $9 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 85 | $8 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 68 | $92 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 73 | 71 |
| Prednisone | 50 | 49 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 39 | 16 |
| Metformin Hcl | 31 | 11 |
| Methocarbamol | 26 | 26 |
| Lisinopril | 22 | — |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-30
- Last updated
- 2022-03-22
- Certified
- 2022-03-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nelson Santiago's NPI number?
- Nelson Santiago's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902915879, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nelson Santiago's specialty?
- Nelson Santiago is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nelson Santiago located?
- Nelson Santiago's practice location on file with NPPES is 2425 Taylor Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23321-2201.
- What is Nelson Santiago's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nelson Santiago is (757) 215-1800.
- Does Nelson Santiago accept Medicare?
- Nelson Santiago is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nelson Santiago's NPI active?
- Yes — Nelson Santiago's NPI (1902915879) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.