Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Munro, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Santa Cruz, CA

  • NPI 1689644080
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2025 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 950621323
(831) 479-6603
fax (831) 458-6293

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 15, 2011
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G71890

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689644080. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
181
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$32,346
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 64 62 $138
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 60 60 $143
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 20 20 $150
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 13 13 $189
00670 Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 12 11 $578
00902 Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum 12 11 $211

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 5.8× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. John Munro's medical specialty?
Dr. John Munro practices Anesthesiology Physician in Santa Cruz, CA.
Where does Dr. John Munro practice?
Dr. John Munro practices at 2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 950621323. Office phone: 8314796603.
What is Dr. John Munro's NPI?
Dr. John Munro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689644080, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Munro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Munro accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Munro commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.