Physician Profile
Robert W. Santa-Cruz, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Santa-Cruz
Based in Palm Harbor, FL, Robert W. Santa-Cruz, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under urology. Robert graduated from University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine in 1998. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 438 services to 411 patients. The services billed most often include diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1508816869 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (727) 942-5189
- Email not available
Practice Locations
34041 US 19 N STE D
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
175 S Union Blvd Ste 315
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
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
- Bladder cancer
- Interstitial cystitis and bladder pain syndrome
- Urethral stricture
Kidney and ureter
- Kidney cancer
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
- Elevated PSA
- Enlarged prostate
- Prostatitis
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Kidney health
- Kidney Cyst
Men's health
- Chronic Pelvic Pain in Men
Urinary symptoms
- Waking Up to Pee
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Circumcision
- Cystoscopy
- Kidney stone removal
- Prostatectomy
- Vasectomy
Office diagnosis
- MRI-targeted fusion prostate biopsy
- Prostate biopsy
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
- Prostate Ultrasound
Kidney & ureter procedures
- Ureteral Stent Removal
Kidney and ureter surgery
- Partial kidney removal
- Radical kidney removal
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
- GreenLight Laser Prostate Surgery
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
- Ureteral stent placement
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
438 services · 411 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
115 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
22 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52287 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope | Procedure | 52356 |
16 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52310 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Surgical removal of prostate and surrounding lymph nodes using an endoscope | Procedure | 55866 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Drug delivery using a drug-coated balloon for male treatment of urethral stricture using an endoscope | Procedure | 52284 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum | Imaging | 76872 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
81 | As often as other 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 Palm Harbor 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Robert W. Santa-Cruz specialize in?
Robert W. Santa-Cruz is an urologist in Palm Harbor, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where is Robert W. Santa-Cruz located?
Robert W. Santa-Cruz is listed at 34041 US 19 N Ste D, Palm Harbor, FL 34684. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Robert W. Santa-Cruz's phone number?
The number on file is (727) 942-5189. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Robert W. Santa-Cruz?
Robert W. Santa-Cruz's National Provider Identifier is 1508816869. 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 Robert W. Santa-Cruz train?
Robert W. Santa-Cruz attended University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Robert W. Santa-Cruz have?
Robert W. Santa-Cruz has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Robert W. Santa-Cruz do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Robert W. Santa-Cruz performs procedures including diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, biopsy of prostate gland and exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum and ultrasonic guidance for needle placement, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Robert W. Santa-Cruz's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Robert W. Santa-Cruz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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