Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Santacruz, M.D.

Neuropathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Albuquerque, NM

  • NPI 1689769762
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 81.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2211 Lomas Blvd Ne, Pathology MSC 08 4640 1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 871310001
(505) 272-5001
fax (505) 272-2963
Mailing address
800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116
Albuquerque, NM 871064310

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 21, 2024
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZN0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Mexico #MD2012-0417

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689769762. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
186
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$7,903
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 98 29 $27
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 44 32 $79
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 32 30 $33
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block 12 12 $59

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Albuquerque Neuropathology Physician, average services per provider: 46. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karen Santacruz's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Santacruz practices Neuropathology Physician in Albuquerque, NM.
Where does Dr. Karen Santacruz practice?
Dr. Karen Santacruz practices at 2211 Lomas Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 871310001. Office phone: 5052725001.
What is Dr. Karen Santacruz's NPI?
Dr. Karen Santacruz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689769762, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Santacruz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Santacruz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Santacruz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (HCPCS 88307); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS 88342). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.