Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Josefa Santiago, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Lufkin, TX

  • NPI 1497765036
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
202 So Bynum
Lufkin, TX 75904
(936) 632-9277
fax (936) 632-9285

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #L1449

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497765036. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,575
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$161,182
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 446 219 $86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 412 190 $124
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 366 40 $0
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 223 223 $126
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes 222 222 $18
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 121 120 $81
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 102 59 $14
90688 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage 97 95 $20
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 97 95 $30
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes 92 92 $18

In context: peer comparison

Among 11 peers in Lufkin Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 245. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$68
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Exact Sciences Corporation 2 $48.73
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $19.62

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$49
Education
$20

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
6,069
Patients
1,632
Total drug cost
$94,357
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 764 176 $12,328
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 725 192 $9,528
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 603 162 $5,009
Lisinopril Generic 404 121 $3,835
Losartan Potassium Generic 402 102 $6,629
Metformin Hcl Generic 372 97 $4,285
Pravastatin Sodium Generic 365 97 $8,525
Gabapentin Generic 343 108 $9,034
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 321 89 $6,772
Potassium Chloride Generic 320 81 $8,556

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Josefa Santiago's medical specialty?
Dr. Josefa Santiago practices Internal Medicine Physician in Lufkin, TX.
Where does Dr. Josefa Santiago practice?
Dr. Josefa Santiago practices at 202 So Bynum, Lufkin, TX 75904. Office phone: 9366329277.
What is Dr. Josefa Santiago's NPI?
Dr. Josefa Santiago's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497765036, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Josefa Santiago accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Josefa Santiago accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Josefa Santiago commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.