Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melanie Santiago, PA-C
Physician Assistant · Physician Assistant · Philadelphia, PA
- NPI 1346319944
- Accepts Medicare
- 24 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
5458 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 191283732
(215) 487-1887
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 2002 — 24 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363A00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Pennsylvania #MA151080 · Pennsylvania #OA000813
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1346319944. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
192
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$12,542
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 51 | 41 | $8 | |
99348 |
Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | 42 | 16 | $67 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 35 | 32 | $113 | |
99349 |
Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 33 | 17 | $112 | |
99347 |
Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 19 | 13 | $39 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 12 | 11 | $76 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 130 peers in Philadelphia Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 76. This provider delivers 2.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,444
Transactions
135
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 45 | $492.04 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 21 | $360.17 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 9 | $218.48 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 11 | $156.21 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 8 | $151.25 | |
| Axsome Therapeutics, INC. | 10 | $145.28 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 5 | $133.45 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 5 | $114.80 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 5 | $89.17 | |
| Bausch Health US, LLC | 4 | $82.38 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 3 | $61.19 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 3 | $55.77 | |
| Paratek Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $39.66 | |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. | 2 | $38.94 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 2 | $35.09 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,288
Patients
621
Total drug cost
$41,910
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 451 | 89 | $5,654 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 379 | 62 | $2,726 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 292 | 59 | $7,483 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 210 | 41 | $1,447 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 209 | 32 | $2,300 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 203 | 28 | $2,081 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Generic | 194 | 33 | $2,211 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 192 | 39 | $3,758 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 177 | 48 | $3,745 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 176 | 21 | $2,135 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melanie Santiago's medical specialty?
Dr. Melanie Santiago practices Physician Assistant in Philadelphia, PA.
Where does Dr. Melanie Santiago practice?
Dr. Melanie Santiago practices at 5458 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191283732. Office phone: 2154871887.
What is Dr. Melanie Santiago's NPI?
Dr. Melanie Santiago's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346319944, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melanie Santiago accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melanie Santiago accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melanie Santiago commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99348); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.