Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Arthur Santos, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Laredo, TX

  • NPI 1598787004
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 86.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 50 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7210 McPherson RD Ste 117
Laredo, TX 780416505
(956) 568-8278
fax (956) 568-8280

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 31, 2022
Year of graduation
1976 — 50 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #K1044
Medicaid
TX #118655306

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598787004. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
199
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$52,597
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 41 30 $123
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 32 19 $48
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 21 18 $57
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 21 21 $161
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 20 20 $1,745
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 19 19 $107
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 18 18 $83
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 16 15 $180
33508 Harvest of vein using an endoscope 11 11 $15

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Laredo Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 48. This provider delivers 4.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$333
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
CVRx, INC. 1 $113.19
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $106.66
Bolton Medical INC 1 $95.29
Atricure, INC. 1 $18.07

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$333

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
30
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$478
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cilostazol Generic 30 12 $478

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Arthur Santos's medical specialty?
Dr. Arthur Santos practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Laredo, TX.
Where does Dr. Arthur Santos practice?
Dr. Arthur Santos practices at 7210 McPherson RD Ste 117, Laredo, TX 780416505. Office phone: 9565688278.
What is Dr. Arthur Santos's NPI?
Dr. Arthur Santos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598787004, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Arthur Santos accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Arthur Santos accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Arthur Santos commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (HCPCS 93922). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.