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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Carol Santoro's specialty?

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

Q: 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.

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: August 09, 2026.

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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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

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.

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.

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.