Carlos Santa-Cruz, MD
NPI 1962475178 · Urology Physician · Miami, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carlos Santa-Cruz, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Miami, FL (NPI 1962475178).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962475178
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME64626 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
652 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 | 549 | $70 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 58 | $88 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 30 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 15 | $102 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $70–$102 (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 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 644 | 227 |
| Finasteride | 540 | 198 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 536 | 151 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 295 | 93 |
| Silodosin | 273 | 81 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 208 | 65 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 206 | 151 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,112 across 24 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
- 2006-02-08
- Last updated
- 2015-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carlos Santa-Cruz's NPI number?
- Carlos Santa-Cruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962475178, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carlos Santa-Cruz's specialty?
- Carlos Santa-Cruz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carlos Santa-Cruz located?
- Carlos Santa-Cruz's practice location on file with NPPES is 1150 Nw 14th St, Miami, FL 33136-2137.
- What is Carlos Santa-Cruz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carlos Santa-Cruz is (305) 243-6090.
- Does Carlos Santa-Cruz accept Medicare?
- Carlos Santa-Cruz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carlos Santa-Cruz's NPI active?
- Yes — Carlos Santa-Cruz's NPI (1962475178) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-10-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.