Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Santoro, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Podiatrist · Murrieta, CA

  • NPI 1548271828
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
28078 Baxter RD Ste 424
Murrieta, CA 925631404
(951) 679-1020
fax (951) 679-5844
Additional location
29645 Rancho California RD, Ste 209
Temecula, CA 92591
(951) 699-9775
fax (951) 695-2050
Mailing address
29645 Rancho California RD, Ste 209
Temecula, CA 92591

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 21, 2025
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213ES0103X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #3428 · California #00E3428

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548271828. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,553
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$146,610
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 579 237 $125
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 391 121 $44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 136 136 $163
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 132 108 $8
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 57 52 $168
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 46 17 $106
15275 Application of skin substitute graft to wound of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less 35 32 $45
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 30 16 $83
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 27 24 $52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 27 27 $110

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Murrieta Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist, average services per provider: 96. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$8,884
Transactions
51
Manufacturers
13
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Averitas Pharma INC. 15 $7,766.64
Fusion Orthopedics USA, LLC 5 $524.56
Abbvie INC. 10 $140.57
Smith+Nephew, INC. 4 $72.48
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, INC. 4 $72.24
Theratechnologies INC. 3 $71.45
Inari Medical, INC. 1 $49.52
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 2 $47.55
ViiV Healthcare Company 2 $36.18
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 2 $31.51
Medtronic, INC. 1 $26.02
ConvaTec INC. 1 $25.30
Ferring Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $20.10

By nature of payment

Honoraria
$3,363
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$2,503
Travel and Lodging
$2,026
Food and Beverage
$993

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
71
Patients
24
Total drug cost
$534
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cephalexin Generic 18 12 $145
Methylprednisolone Generic 16 12 $97
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 13 0 $137
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 12 0 $123
Tramadol Hcl Generic 12 0 $33

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Santoro's medical specialty?
Dr. John Santoro practices Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Murrieta, CA.
Where does Dr. John Santoro practice?
Dr. John Santoro practices at 28078 Baxter RD Ste 424, Murrieta, CA 925631404. Office phone: 9516791020.
What is Dr. John Santoro's NPI?
Dr. John Santoro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548271828, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Santoro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Santoro accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Santoro commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (HCPCS 11721); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.