Physician Profile
Richard P. Santarosa, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Santarosa
Richard P. Santarosa, MD practices urology in Stamford, CT. Richard is a 1989 graduate of University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 3,051 services to 2,164 patients. The services billed most often include automated urinalysis test, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and 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'. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003809385.
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
- (203) 356-9391
- Email not available
Practice Locations
166 W BROAD ST SUITE 404
Stamford, CT 06902
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology 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
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,051 services · 2,164 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
116 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
108 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | Procedure | 51703 |
40 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Dilation of urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52281 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | Procedure | 51703 |
17 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51701 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope | Procedure | 52356 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
998 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
653 | More often than most peers in Urology |
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 urologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 urologists in Stamford 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 7
Providers in CT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Santarosa specialize in?
Dr. Santarosa is an urologist in Stamford, CT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Santarosa located?
Dr. Santarosa is listed at 166 W Broad St Suite 404, Stamford, CT 06902. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Santarosa's phone number?
The number on file is (203) 356-9391. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Santarosa?
Dr. Santarosa's National Provider Identifier is 1003809385. 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. Santarosa go to medical school?
Dr. Santarosa attended University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Santarosa have?
Dr. Santarosa has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Santarosa do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Santarosa performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope and complicated insertion of bladder tube, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Santarosa's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Santarosa. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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