Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Santa Merle, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology Physician (CMS: Hematology/Oncology) · Guaynabo, PR

  • NPI 1831300805
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Pmb 182 A-9 Calle Tabonuco, Suite A - 9
Guaynabo, PR 00968
(787) 884-7202
fax (787) 854-7768

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 29, 2025
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RH0003X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Puerto Rico #13726

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831300805. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
86
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$6,635
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 86 36 $77

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Guaynabo Hematology & Oncology Physician, average services per provider: 57. This provider delivers 1.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$7,188
Transactions
174
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 18 $1,775.07
Genzyme Corporation 4 $1,354.74
Pbg Puerto Rico LLC 26 $570.02
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 23 $515.74
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC 19 $414.30
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 11 $306.48
Sobi, INC 10 $302.67
Amgen INC. 13 $282.94
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 13 $282.27
Genentech USA, INC. 10 $212.44
Incyte Corporation 5 $172.07
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 7 $156.28
Eli Lilly Export S.A. Puerto Rico Branch 6 $127.90
Bayer Puerto Rico INC. 5 $121.15
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 4 $97.76

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$4,300
Consulting Fee
$2,699
Education
$188

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,139
Patients
483
Total drug cost
$4,867,662
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Anastrozole Generic 670 108 $6,671
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 145 84 $608
Prednisone Generic 141 33 $804
Letrozole Generic 135 24 $1,036
Revlimid (Lenalidomide) Brand 127 17 $2,199,104
Exemestane Generic 126 17 $9,833
Ibrance (Palbociclib) Brand 116 16 $1,770,741
Famotidine Generic 94 48 $583
Gabapentin Generic 92 25 $546
Tamoxifen Citrate Generic 91 17 $2,006

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Santa Merle's medical specialty?
Dr. Santa Merle practices Hematology & Oncology Physician in Guaynabo, PR.
Where does Dr. Santa Merle practice?
Dr. Santa Merle practices at Pmb 182 A-9 Calle Tabonuco, Guaynabo, PR 00968. Office phone: 7878847202.
What is Dr. Santa Merle's NPI?
Dr. Santa Merle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831300805, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Santa Merle accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Santa Merle accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Santa Merle commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.