Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Santaniello, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Surgical Physician Assistant · Golden, CO

  • NPI 1609047851
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 82.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
660 Golden Ridge RD Ste 250
Golden, CO 804019541
(303) 233-1223
Additional location
1060 Plaza Dr Ste 200
Highlands Ranch, CO 801292344
Additional location
145 Inverness Dr E
Englewood, CO 801125171
(303) 699-7325
fax (303) 699-5486

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 20, 2023
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AS0400X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Colorado #PA.0002575 · Colorado #PA2575

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609047851. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
391
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$33,960
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 130 105 $109
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 94 77 $45
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 36 19 $34
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 36 31 $35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 24 24 $142
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc 17 16 $244
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 16 16 $47
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 16 16 $153
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck 11 11 $100
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments 11 11 $101

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Golden Surgical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 157. This provider delivers 2.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$210
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $171.17
Augmedics INC. 1 $21.75
Innovation Technologies INC 1 $17.40

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$210

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
435
Patients
229
Total drug cost
$3,589
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 131 50 $843
Methocarbamol Generic 79 41 $839
Methylprednisolone Generic 55 53 $457
Tramadol Hcl Generic 48 31 $181
Gabapentin Generic 43 15 $411
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 43 14 $632
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 19 11 $97
Hydromorphone Hcl Generic 17 14 $129

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Charles Santaniello's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Santaniello practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Golden, CO.
Where does Dr. Charles Santaniello practice?
Dr. Charles Santaniello practices at 660 Golden Ridge RD Ste 250, Golden, CO 804019541. Office phone: 3032331223.
What is Dr. Charles Santaniello's NPI?
Dr. Charles Santaniello's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609047851, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Santaniello accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Santaniello accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Santaniello commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (HCPCS 72110); Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (HCPCS 22853). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.