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- Ave 65 de Infanteria Esq Roberto Clemente, Carolina Shopping Court Piso 6 Oficina 303, Carolina, PR 00985
About Dr. Cruz Santana
Alma M. Cruz Santana, MD is a healthcare provider in Carolina, PR specializing in dermatology. According to Medicare claims data, Alma cared for 37 Medicare patients across 59 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more and new patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1447364716.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (787) 769-1954
- Email not available
Practice Locations
AVE 65 DE INFANTERIA ESQ ROBERTO CLEMENTE CAROLINA SHOPPING COURT PISO 6 OFICINA 303
Carolina, PR 00985
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
- Folliculitis
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
- Cellulitis
- Foot fungus
- Herpes simplex of the skin
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Scabies
- Shingles
- Warts
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
- Melasma
- Seborrheic keratosis
Skin cancer
- Basal cell skin cancer
- Squamous cell skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
- Chronic itching
- Excessive sweating
- Hives
Autoimmune and connective tissue
- Vitiligo
Infections
- Ringworm
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
- Keloid scars
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox
- Chemical peel
- Laser hair removal
- Microneedling
- Mole removal
- Skin cancer screening
Diagnostic procedures
- Patch testing
- Skin biopsy
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
- Botulinum toxin treatment for excessive sweating
Cosmetic
- Acne scar treatment
- Dermal fillers
- Sclerotherapy
- Tattoo removal
Cosmetic and minor surgery
- Sun spot removal
Cosmetic dermatology
- Laser skin resurfacing
- Laser treatment of vascular lesions
Diagnostic
- Mole mapping
- Skin scraping test
General dermatology
- Biologic drug management
- Cortisone shot for cysts
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
- Mohs surgery
Skin growths
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Steroid injection for keloids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
59 services · 37 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
44 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Carolina 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1984 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Dr. Cruz Santana specialize in?
Dr. Cruz Santana is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Carolina, PR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Cruz Santana located?
Dr. Cruz Santana is listed at Ave 65 de Infanteria Esq Roberto Clemente Carolina Shopping Court Piso 6 Oficina 303, Carolina, PR 00985. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cruz Santana's phone number?
The number on file is (787) 769-1954. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cruz Santana's NPI number?
Dr. Cruz Santana's National Provider Identifier is 1447364716. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Cruz Santana go to medical school?
Dr. Cruz Santana attended Other, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Cruz Santana been practicing?
Dr. Cruz Santana has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Cruz Santana do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cruz Santana the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Cruz Santana confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Cruz Santana. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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