Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban, MD, PHD

Neuro-Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Miami, FL

  • NPI 1235682311
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
900 Nw 17Th St Rm 340K
Miami, FL 331361134
(305) 326-6116

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 17, 2025
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207WX0109X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ME151215

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235682311. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,227
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$112,889
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 198 180 $56
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 185 167 $181
92250 Photography of the retina 154 145 $34
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 125 118 $33
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 115 108 $27
92250 Photography of the retina 104 100 $22
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 89 89 $224
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 80 76 $155
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 61 58 $124
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 44 44 $199

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Miami Neuro-Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$88
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $51.93
Biotissue Holdings INC. 1 $19.37
Amgen INC. 1 $17.13

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$88

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
183
Patients
52
Total drug cost
$4,610
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 60 16 $704
Latanoprost Generic 52 17 $969
Prednisone Generic 24 19 $447
Pyridostigmine Bromide Generic 17 0 $2,052
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 16 0 $328
Timolol Maleate Generic 14 0 $109

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban's medical specialty?
Dr. Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban practices Neuro-Ophthalmology Physician in Miami, FL.
Where does Dr. Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban practice?
Dr. Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban practices at 900 Nw 17Th St Rm 340K, Miami, FL 331361134. Office phone: 3053266116.
What is Dr. Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban's NPI?
Dr. Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235682311, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carlos Mendoza Santiesteban commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.