Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Melanie Santos, M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (CMS: Obstetrics/Gynecology) · Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Obstetrics & Gynecology) Physician · Torrance, CA

  • NPI 1720262470
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 260
Torrance, CA 905034534
(424) 212-5333
fax (424) 212-5343
Additional location
150 Laguna RD
Fullerton, CA 928353614
(714) 447-4800
fax (714) 447-1098

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 2, 2026
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207V00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A93892

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720262470. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
950
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$99,353
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 405 242 $98
64566 Insertion of lower leg neurostimulator electrode 95 14 $135
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 58 58 $180
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 54 35 $12
81002 Urinalysis, manual test 50 45 $3
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 50 44 $139
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying 34 34 $8
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 34 28 $61
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube 32 28 $49
51729 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies 28 28 $431

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in this city , average services per provider: 35. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$4,730
Transactions
84
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
COLOPLAST CORP 42 $3,860.98
BLUEWIND MEDICAL 5 $372.82
Medtronic, Inc. 27 $292.13
ABBVIE INC. 8 $170.56
CooperSurgical, Inc. 1 $19.92
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC 1 $13.32

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$2,440
Travel and Lodging
$2,289

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,099
Patients
925
Total drug cost
$833,823
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Myrbetriq (Mirabegron) Brand 440 124 $428,602
Premarin (Estrogens, Conjugated) Brand 225 112 $106,646
Gemtesa (Vibegron) Brand 214 69 $199,783
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) Brand 173 125 $2,261
Methenamine Hippurate Generic 170 47 $15,571
Estradiol Generic 168 87 $17,705
Fluconazole Generic 121 64 $406
Tolterodine Tartrate Er (Tolterodine Tartrate) Brand 121 38 $25,896
Solifenacin Succinate Generic 111 34 $10,314
Trospium Chloride Er (Trospium Chloride) Brand 72 19 $16,528

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Melanie Santos's medical specialty?
Dr. Melanie Santos practices Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Torrance, CA.
Where does Dr. Melanie Santos practice?
Dr. Melanie Santos practices at 4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 260, Torrance, CA 905034534. Office phone: 4242125333.
What is Dr. Melanie Santos's NPI?
Dr. Melanie Santos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720262470, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melanie Santos accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melanie Santos accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melanie Santos commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Insertion of lower leg neurostimulator electrode (HCPCS 64566); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.