Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Saranto, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Santa Cruz, CA

  • NPI 1437371028
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2900 Chanticleer Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 950651816
(408) 497-0434
fax (408) 847-0988
Mailing address
2837 Lakeview Dr
Santa Cruz, CA 950625336

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 28, 2019
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G50818
Medicaid
CA #00G508180

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437371028. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
69
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$5,224
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 49 49 $86
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 20 15 $51

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Santa Cruz Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 49. This provider delivers 1.4× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. John Saranto's medical specialty?
Dr. John Saranto practices Surgery Physician in Santa Cruz, CA.
Where does Dr. John Saranto practice?
Dr. John Saranto practices at 2900 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 950651816. Office phone: 4084970434.
What is Dr. John Saranto's NPI?
Dr. John Saranto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437371028, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Saranto accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Saranto accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Saranto commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99221); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.