Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ricardo Santaella, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Mayaguez, PR

  • NPI 1659541381
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Esquina Calle del Rio, Mendez Vigo #61 Este
Mayaguez, PR 00680
(787) 834-2558
fax (787) 265-7925
Mailing address
Po Box 1917
Mayaguez, PR 006811917

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 7, 2010
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Puerto Rico #17834 · North Carolina #2008-00245

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659541381. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
190
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$29,004
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 111 87 $122
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 34 33 $46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 26 26 $145
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 19 14 $534

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 54. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$439
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Puerto Rico Inc 2 $261.67
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. 1 $125.00
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $51.93

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$439

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,545
Patients
1,922
Total drug cost
$172,161
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 1,121 578 $44,349
Latanoprost Generic 882 172 $8,847
Timolol Maleate Generic 486 115 $6,029
Ofloxacin Generic 389 268 $6,477
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 364 103 $11,662
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 220 130 $3,176
Fluorometholone Generic 214 121 $14,935
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 178 129 $2,075
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 128 25 $31,531
Acyclovir Generic 122 42 $2,518

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ricardo Santaella's medical specialty?
Dr. Ricardo Santaella practices Ophthalmology Physician in Mayaguez, PR.
Where does Dr. Ricardo Santaella practice?
Dr. Ricardo Santaella practices at Esquina Calle del Rio, Mayaguez, PR 00680. Office phone: 7878342558.
What is Dr. Ricardo Santaella's NPI?
Dr. Ricardo Santaella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659541381, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ricardo Santaella accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ricardo Santaella accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ricardo Santaella commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.