Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ernesto Garcia Santiago, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Caguas, PR

  • NPI 1609820414
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Avenida Luis Munoz Marin, Hima Plaza 1 Suite 312
Caguas, PR 009250000
(787) 961-4668
fax (787) 961-4674
Mailing address
Urb Villa Blanca, 20 Ave. Lmm Ste 1 Pmb 115
Caguas, PR 007251956

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 14, 2020
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Puerto Rico #11239

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609820414. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
135
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$14,205
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 62 11 $117
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 24 24 $82
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 22 11 $78
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 15 14 $80
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 12 11 $171

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in this city , average services per provider: 40. This provider delivers 3.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$426
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc 3 $206.27
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 2 $130.70
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $71.93
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) 1 $16.95

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$426

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
5,727
Patients
1,762
Total drug cost
$100,263
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 623 204 $6,659
Famotidine Generic 619 174 $7,118
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 595 222 $4,525
Losartan Potassium Generic 532 175 $9,738
Gabapentin Generic 461 118 $5,818
Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium) Brand 384 100 $29,984
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 372 141 $2,369
Metformin Hcl Generic 324 93 $2,182
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 312 82 $4,859
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 296 83 $5,083

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ernesto Garcia Santiago's medical specialty?
Dr. Ernesto Garcia Santiago practices Internal Medicine Physician in Caguas, PR.
Where does Dr. Ernesto Garcia Santiago practice?
Dr. Ernesto Garcia Santiago practices at Avenida Luis Munoz Marin, Caguas, PR 009250000. Office phone: 7879614668.
What is Dr. Ernesto Garcia Santiago's NPI?
Dr. Ernesto Garcia Santiago's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609820414, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ernesto Garcia Santiago accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ernesto Garcia Santiago accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ernesto Garcia Santiago commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.