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
- Primary practice
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7210 McPherson RD Ste 117
Laredo, TX 780416505
(956) 568-8278
fax (956) 568-8280
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
30
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$478
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cilostazol | Generic | 30 | 12 | $478 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
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.