Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Santi Karnam, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Pittston, PA

  • NPI 1619472974
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 88.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 4 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1201 Oak St
Pittston, PA 186403798
(570) 808-9800
fax (814) 359-7611
Mailing address
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 178229800

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 3, 2025
Year of graduation
2022 — 4 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD477019

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619472974. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
211
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$24,458
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 96 94 $125
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 44 44 $133
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 43 42 $74
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 17 17 $178
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 11 11 $37

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 109. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$251
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Sight Sciences, Inc. 1 $143.96
ABBVIE INC. 1 $107.46

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$251

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
36
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$982
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 21 0 $186
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 15 12 $796

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Santi Karnam's medical specialty?
Dr. Santi Karnam practices Ophthalmology Physician in Pittston, PA.
Where does Dr. Santi Karnam practice?
Dr. Santi Karnam practices at 1201 Oak St, Pittston, PA 186403798. Office phone: 5708089800.
What is Dr. Santi Karnam's NPI?
Dr. Santi Karnam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619472974, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Santi Karnam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Santi Karnam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Santi Karnam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99283). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.