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CAROL RINKO SANTORO MD
NPI 1215934724
Internal Medicine - Obesity Medicine in Albany, NY

Active since June 30, 2005PECOS Enrolled
7 SOUTHWOODS BLVD, CAPITAL CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, ALBANY, NY 12211(518) 292-6000(518) 292-6050 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 11, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Carol Rinko Santoro Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CAROL RINKO SANTORO MD (NPI 1215934724) is an individual obesity medicine provider in Albany, New York, licensed in New York (220295) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Albany.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215934724
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RB0002X
Provider Legal NameCAROL RINKO SANTOROCredential: MD
Location Address7 SOUTHWOODS BLVD, CAPITAL CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATESAlbany, NY 12211-2526
Mailing AddressPo Box 14890Albany, NY 12212-4890 · (518) 525-5634
Phone(518) 292-6000
Fax(518) 292-6050
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 11, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMay 11, 2021
✔ NPI 1215934724 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Obesity MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RB0002X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 220295
Definition
An internal medicine physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 220295 (NY)
7 SOUTHWOODS BLVD, Albany, NY 12211
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Carol Jean Rinko Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1319 S Manning Blvd Ste 307Albany, NY 12208-1743 · Phone (518) 525-5208 · Fax (518) 525-1996

Other Identifiers 11

Medicaid02250526NY
Other040924000012NY · Fidelis Care
Other7904293NY · Aetna
Other0110234410NY · Rr Medicare
Other10060793NY · Cdphp
Medicaid2099403MA
Other4124266NY · Mohawk Valley Php
Other000499974002NY · Bsneny
Other1467471NY · Uhc
Other7Q2093NY · Ebcbs
Other199345NY · Wellcare

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Carol Rinko Santoro Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Carol Santoro reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C.
1.3 mi
Urology
63 SHAKER RD STE 202, CAPITAL REGION UROLOGY
Albany, NY 12204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 742 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285061721 (518) 434-1283

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
129 services60 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
67%289 patients4/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
34%180 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
95%587 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%419 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
95%1,139 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%1,113 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
75%1,139 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
28%1,139 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
52%1,139 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LEWIS W BRITTON MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
7 SOUTHWOODS BLVD, CAPITAL CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, PC DIV OF CARDIO SURGERY
ALBANY, NY 12211
Albany County (518) 292-6000
MARK J NELSON MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
7 SOUTHWOODS BLVD, CAPITAL CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES PC
ALBANY, NY 12211
Albany County (518) 292-6000
DARSHANEY D SANKHAR NP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
7 SOUTHWOODS BLVD, CAPITAL CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES PC
ALBANY, NY 12211
Albany County (518) 292-6000
DANIEL W ESPER MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
7 SOUTHWOODS BLVD, CAPITAL CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, PC
ALBANY, NY 12211
Albany County (518) 292-6000
TWIN RIVERS MEDICAL PC
Surgery
7 SOUTHWOODS BLVD
ALBANY, NY 12211
Albany County (518) 641-6580
AUGUSTIN J DELAGO MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
7 SOUTHWOODS BLVD, CAPITAL CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES, PC
ALBANY, NY 12211
Albany County (518) 292-6000
DR. CARL ALEXANDER HEINECKE M.D., MPH
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
7 SOUTHWOODS BLVD
ALBANY, NY 12211
Albany County (518) 292-6000
ALEXANDRA K DRZYMALSKI NP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
7 SOUTHWOODS BLVD
ALBANY, NY 12211
Albany County (518) 292-6000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Carol Santoro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carol Santoro is 1215934724. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2005. The provider is also known as Carol Jean Rinko MD.

Where is Carol Santoro located?

Carol Santoro practices at 7 Southwoods Blvd Capital Cardiology Associates, Albany, NY 12211. The listed phone number is (518) 292-6000.

What is Carol Santoro's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Obesity Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RB0002X.

Is Carol Santoro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carol Santoro is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Carol Santoro's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Carol Santoro reassigns Medicare benefits to St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates, P.C. (Albany, NY). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Carol Santoro's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carol Santoro was last updated on May 11, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.