Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ruben Hernandez-Santiago, M.D.

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Ponce, PR

  • NPI 1275727802
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2435 Blvd Luis A Ferre, Hospital Dr. Pila, Primer Piso
Ponce, PR 007172112
(787) 651-5580
fax (787) 848-0318
Mailing address
Po Box 8989
Ponce, PR 007328989

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 17, 2015
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0114X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Puerto Rico #16588 · New York #241353

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275727802. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
12
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$1,338
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 12 12 $112

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 12. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$272
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 2 $181.68
Globus Medical, Inc. 1 $90.80

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$272

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,379
Patients
1,075
Total drug cost
$38,940
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methylprednisolone Generic 476 352 $13,286
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 292 222 $4,701
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 173 146 $2,756
Nabumetone Generic 94 72 $1,886
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 84 73 $1,131
Enoxaparin Sodium Generic 80 78 $13,149
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 53 35 $987
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 32 26 $124
Tramadol Hcl Generic 23 18 $119
Sulindac Generic 22 20 $578

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ruben Hernandez-Santiago's medical specialty?
Dr. Ruben Hernandez-Santiago practices Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Ponce, PR.
Where does Dr. Ruben Hernandez-Santiago practice?
Dr. Ruben Hernandez-Santiago practices at 2435 Blvd Luis A Ferre, Ponce, PR 007172112. Office phone: 7876515580.
What is Dr. Ruben Hernandez-Santiago's NPI?
Dr. Ruben Hernandez-Santiago's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275727802, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ruben Hernandez-Santiago accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ruben Hernandez-Santiago accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ruben Hernandez-Santiago commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.