Physician Profile
David Q Santos, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Santos
Based in Burien, WA, David Q Santos, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. David graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1987. David is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent) and otolaryngology — otology & neurotology. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 282 Medicare patients across 358 services.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (206) 242-3696
- Email not available
Practice Locations
16259 SYLVESTER RD SW STE 504
Burien, WA 98166
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
358 services · 282 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
89 |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
36 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
26 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
78 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
62 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
46 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
21 |
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.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 otolaryngology specialists in Burien 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Tulane University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Santos's specialty?
Dr. Santos is an otolaryngology in Burien, WA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Santos?
Dr. Santos is listed at 16259 SYLVESTER RD SW STE 504, Burien, WA 98166. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Santos?
The number on file is (206) 242-3696. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Santos's NPI number?
Dr. Santos's National Provider Identifier is 1386674802. 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
What is Dr. Santos's medical education?
Dr. Santos attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Santos been practicing?
Dr. Santos has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Santos known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Santos performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Santos confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Santos. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.