Active NPI 1952798001 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Hector Santos , MD

Internal Medicine • Laredo, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Hector Santos, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Laredo, TX. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2015, Dr. Santos delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1700 E. SAUNDERS.

Dr. Santos is affiliated with Hcc Of Laredo Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1700 E. Saunders
Suite B680

Laredo, TX 78041

Telephone 9567965000

Fax 9567964933

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Hector Santos Md, Pllc Facility NPI 1366079162

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Laredo, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

11 Yrs -9.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 20.5 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

35 Specialists

Practicing in Laredo, TX (9538 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

20.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

82.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Santos (11 Years) 11 Yrs

Laredo Specialty Average (20.5 Years) 20.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	194	96	$564.00	$112.52
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	147	80	$393.00	$74.63
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	76	72	$579.00	$107.96
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	65	64	$1091.00	$163.11
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	51	50	$396.00	$76.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	261	108	$393.00	$76.03
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	244	102	$564.00	$114.38
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	83	82	$579.00	$109.92
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	76	74	$1091.00	$166.78
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	69	69	$396.00	$77.51
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$745.00	$118.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	371	127	$374.22	$68.31
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	201	102	$540.60	$98.18
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	87	85	$554.86	$100.88
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	57	56	$1026.91	$189.99
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	48	48	$385.27	$68.76
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	31	31	$371.19	$68.55
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	20	20	$924.50	$171.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	350	137	$292.00	$69.53
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	324	94	$417.00	$99.96
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	78	74	$429.00	$102.94
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	47	47	$293.00	$69.82
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	40	39	$809.92	$193.71
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	30	30	$293.00	$69.82
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	22	22	$549.00	$131.34
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	16	16	$743.00	$175.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	425	156	$292.00	$71.16
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	399	137	$417.00	$102.57
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	115	113	$429.00	$105.03
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	59	58	$810.00	$198.75
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	40	40	$293.00	$71.73
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	21	16	$892.00	$218.03
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	19	$549.00	$135.21
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	19	18	$293.00	$71.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	496	192	$287.83	$70.74
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	493	187	$408.45	$101.16
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	187	173	$420.53	$104.03
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	71	70	$799.39	$196.74
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	33	23	$867.64	$216.82
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	25	25	$285.32	$69.39
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	18	18	$293.00	$70.89
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	12	12	$714.25	$180.53
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$572.45	$133.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	250	95	$355.00	$101.71
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	196	88	$245.00	$71.00
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	82	81	$363.00	$104.91
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	35	35	$685.00	$197.74
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	17	14	$758.00	$217.31

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-03-27

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX R5204

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX BP10052375

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Hcc Of Laredo Llc

1700 E Saunders St, Laredo, TX 780415474

Phone: 9567965000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location March 27, 2020

Registered at 1700 E. SAUNDERS, SUITE B680, LAREDO, TX 78041 (Tel: 9567965000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 27, 2020

Registered at 1700 E. SAUNDERS, SUITE B680, LAREDO, TX 78041 (Tel: 9567965000)

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NPI Profile Active August 10, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 10, 2016

Registered at 2821 MICHAEL ANGELO, SUITE 400, EDINBURG, TX 785391404 (Tel: 9563623553)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 10, 2016

Registered at 2102 TREASURE HILLS BLVD., #3.144.05, HARLINGEN, TX 785508736 (Tel: 9562961437)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 10, 2016

Recorded as HECTOR SANTOS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 10, 2016

Internal Medicine (License #BP10052375 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 15, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1952798001

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 15, 2015

Last Update: March 27, 2020

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1700 E. Saunders, Suite B680

Laredo, TX 78041

Phone: 9567965000

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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