Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ariel Santos, M.D.
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Trauma Surgery Physician · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Lubbock, TX
- NPI 1235277864
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 95.6 / 100 · 2023
- 30 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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3601 4Th St, Department of Surgery - Ttuhsc
Lubbock, TX 794301786
(067) 437-8748
fax (806) 743-1225 - Mailing address
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3601 4Th St Dept of
Lubbock, TX 794300002
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 7, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #Q6277
- Medicaid (4)
- TX #352448002 · TX #352448001 · NM #16452577 · OK #200613580 A
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235277864. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
41
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$3,169
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 26 | 17 | $48 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 15 | 15 | $127 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in Lubbock Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 1.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$5,745
Transactions
21
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 15 | $5,598.50 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 3 | $56.90 | |
| Clr Medical, INC. | 1 | $55.00 | |
| W. L. Gore & Associates, INC. | 1 | $17.32 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $17.00 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ariel Santos's medical specialty?
Dr. Ariel Santos practices Surgery Physician in Lubbock, TX.
Where does Dr. Ariel Santos practice?
Dr. Ariel Santos practices at 3601 4Th St, Lubbock, TX 794301786. Office phone: 0674378748.
What is Dr. Ariel Santos's NPI?
Dr. Ariel Santos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235277864, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ariel Santos accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ariel Santos accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ariel Santos commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.