Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Santiago Baez-Torres, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Ponce, PR
- NPI 1235115825
- Accepts Medicare
- 35 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
909 Ave Tito Castro, Suite 623
Ponce, PR 007164728
(787) 812-0909
fax (787) 812-0920
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 14, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 1991 — 35 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Puerto Rico #11474
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235115825. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
113
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$10,527
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 66 | 30 | $90 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 17 | 17 | $196 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 16 | 16 | $67 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 14 | 14 | $14 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 3.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,056
Transactions
40
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 16 | $1,158.75 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 10 | $285.80 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 6 | $217.40 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 1 | $115.00 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $114.76 | |
| ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) | 2 | $77.98 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 2 | $41.14 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 1 | $25.09 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 1 | $20.33 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,131
Patients
749
Total drug cost
$85,835
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carvedilol | Generic | 581 | 130 | $3,180 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 366 | 87 | $2,873 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 333 | 79 | $1,415 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 241 | 58 | $2,734 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 205 | 54 | $2,279 |
| Amlodipine Besylate-Benazepril (Amlodipine Besylate/Benazepril) | Brand | 182 | 39 | $2,104 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 177 | 36 | $1,814 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 153 | 43 | $1,154 |
| Doxazosin Mesylate | Generic | 147 | 35 | $1,913 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 139 | 42 | $1,537 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Santiago Baez-Torres's medical specialty?
Dr. Santiago Baez-Torres practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Ponce, PR.
Where does Dr. Santiago Baez-Torres practice?
Dr. Santiago Baez-Torres practices at 909 Ave Tito Castro, Ponce, PR 007164728. Office phone: 7878120909.
What is Dr. Santiago Baez-Torres's NPI?
Dr. Santiago Baez-Torres's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235115825, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Santiago Baez-Torres accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Santiago Baez-Torres accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Santiago Baez-Torres commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.