Physician Profile
Melanie Santos, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Santos
Melanie Santos, M.D. practices obstetrics & gynecology in Torrance, CA. Melanie is a 2004 graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. According to Medicare claims data, Melanie cared for 878 Medicare patients across 1,272 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and insertion of lower leg neurostimulator electrode.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (424) 212-5333
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4201 TORRANCE BLVD STE 260
Torrance, CA 90503
150 Laguna Rd
Fullerton, CA 92835
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
- Endometriosis
- Heavy periods
- Menopause
- PCOS
- Pregnancy
- Yeast infection
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts
- Vulvodynia
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Contraception
- Birth Control Side Effects
Fertility
- Infertility
- Recurrent Miscarriages
Infections
- Chlamydia
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pregnancy Complications
- High-risk pregnancy
- Twins or triplets
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
- Abnormal vaginal discharge
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- C-section
- Hysterectomy
- IUD insertion
- Pap smear
- Ultrasound
Contraception and office treatment
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Diaphragm fitting
- Pessary fitting and management
Pregnancy and delivery
- External cephalic version
- Forceps- or vacuum-assisted delivery
- Prenatal care
- Vaginal childbirth
Preventive and diagnostic
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Birth Control
- IUD Removal
Contraception
- Birth control counseling
Diagnostic Procedures
- Amniocentesis
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Hormone & Menopause
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Consultation
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Ovarian cyst removal
- Ovary removal
Pelvic floor
- Pelvic organ prolapse surgery
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
Postpartum Care
- Postpartum Checkup
Pregnancy & Prenatal
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Prenatal genetic screening
Preventive Care
- Well-woman exam
Preventive Screening
- STI Screening Panel
Routine Exams
- Pelvic exam
Surgeries
- Endometriosis Excision Surgery
- Labia Reduction
- Tubal Ligation ("Tubes Tied")
Uterine and cervical procedures
- Cervical cone biopsy
- Dilation and curettage
- Endometrial ablation
- Hysteroscopy
- LEEP
- Myomectomy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,272 services · 878 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of lower leg neurostimulator electrode | Procedure | 64566 |
138 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
42 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
40 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study | Procedure | 51797 |
35 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings | Procedure | 51784 |
35 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies | Procedure | 51729 |
35 | More often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation | Procedure | 51700 |
35 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51701 |
28 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
| Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device | Procedure | 57160 |
22 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52287 |
15 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
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 OB-GYNs in Torrance 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of lower leg neurostimulator electrode 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Melanie Santos specialize in?
Melanie Santos is an OB-GYN in Torrance, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.
NPI registry
Where is Melanie Santos located?
Melanie Santos is listed at 4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 260, Torrance, CA 90503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Melanie Santos's phone number?
The number on file is (424) 212-5333. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Melanie Santos's NPI number?
Melanie Santos's National Provider Identifier is 1720262470. 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 Melanie Santos train?
Melanie Santos attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Melanie Santos been practicing?
Melanie Santos has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Melanie Santos do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Melanie Santos performs procedures including insertion of lower leg neurostimulator electrode, ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding and electronic assessment of bladder emptying, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Melanie Santos confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melanie Santos. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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