Physician Profile
Ricardo M. Santaella, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Santaella
Ricardo M. Santaella, MD practices ophthalmology in Mayaguez, PR. Ricardo is a 2004 graduate of Baylor College of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Ricardo provided 188 services to 145 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659541381.
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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) 834-2558
- Email not available
Practice Locations
ESQUINA CALLE DEL RIO MENDEZ VIGO #61 ESTE
Mayaguez, PR 00680
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
188 services · 145 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
115 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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.
Other eye doctors in Mayaguez 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in PR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Santaella specialize in?
Dr. Santaella is an eye doctor in Mayaguez, PR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Santaella located?
Dr. Santaella is listed at Esquina Calle del Rio Mendez Vigo #61 Este, Mayaguez, PR 00680. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Santaella's phone number?
The number on file is (787) 834-2558. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Santaella?
Dr. Santaella's National Provider Identifier is 1659541381. 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. Santaella go to medical school?
Dr. Santaella attended Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Santaella have?
Dr. Santaella has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Santaella do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Santaella performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Santaella's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Santaella. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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