Lawrence Santora, M.D.
NPI 1982635645 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Orange, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Santora, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Orange, CA (NPI 1982635645).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982635645
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G34823 (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
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
3,596 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 834 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 781 | $142 |
| Rubidium Rb-82, Diagnostic, Per Study Dose, Up to 60 MillicuriesA9555 | 188 | $528 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 165 | $224 |
| Ultrasound of Heart Blood Flow, Valves and Chambers93320 | 141 | $59 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate and Valve Function |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 61 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 635 | 196 |
| Losartan Potassium | 433 | 121 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 354 | 87 |
| Furosemide | 311 | 94 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 303 | 88 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 289 | 82 |
| Carvedilol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,035 across 30 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
- 2006-07-05
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
- Certified
- 2021-06-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Santora's NPI number?
- Lawrence Santora's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982635645, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Santora's specialty?
- Lawrence Santora is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lawrence Santora located?
- Lawrence Santora's practice location on file with NPPES is 1140 W. La Veta Ave, Orange, CA 92868-4228.
- What is Lawrence Santora's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Santora is (714) 564-3318.
- Does Lawrence Santora accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Santora is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Santora's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Santora's NPI (1982635645) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.