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ALVARO SANTAMARIA MD
NPI 1225560907
Urology in San Francisco, CA

Active since March 31, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.09/100
CMS Quality Rating
2186 GEARY BLVD STE 214, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115(415) 922-3255(415) 922-2527 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 7, 2025, May 24, 2023, Mar 31, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Alvaro Santamaria Md NPPES

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

ALVARO SANTAMARIA MD (NPI 1225560907) is an individual urology provider in San Francisco, California, licensed in California (A163502) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225560907
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208800000X
Provider Legal NameALVARO SANTAMARIACredential: MD
Location Address2186 GEARY BLVD STE 214San Francisco, CA 94115-3456
Mailing Address2186 Geary Blvd Ste 214San Francisco, CA 94115-3456 · (415) 922-3255 · Fax (415) 922-2527
Phone(415) 922-3255
Fax(415) 922-2527
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 7, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 7, 2025
✔ NPI 1225560907 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyUrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208800000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A163502✔ Licensed in WA · MD61410080
Definition
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
2186 GEARY BLVD STE 214, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Alvaro Santamaria Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1557792975
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240814000315
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 5

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 low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
31 services24 patients
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.
30 services19 patients
Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding 51798
Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of your bladder. It's done after you've emptied your bladder to see if there's any leftover urine, which can help diagnose certain conditions.
17 services13 patients
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated 81000
A manual urinalysis test involves studying a urine sample under a microscope. This non-automated method helps identify any abnormal substances present. It's a useful tool for detecting potential health concerns early. The process is simple and non-invasive.
17 services11 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94115 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$153.83 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $38.45 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

93.09/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality73.95
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

GOLDEN GATE UROLOGY INC
Urology
2186 GEARY BLVD STE 214
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
San Francisco County (415) 202-0250
DR. EDWARD JAMES COLLINS M.D
Urology
2186 GEARY BLVD STE 214
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
San Francisco County (415) 922-3255
YEVGENIY VELTMAN M.D.
Urology
2186 GEARY BLVD STE 214
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
San Francisco County (415) 922-3255
DR. IRA D SHARLIP M.D.
Urology
2186 GEARY BLVD STE 214
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115
San Francisco County (159) 223-2554

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 Alvaro Santamaria's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alvaro Santamaria is 1225560907. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2017.

Where is Alvaro Santamaria located?

Alvaro Santamaria practices at 2186 Geary Blvd Ste 214, San Francisco, CA 94115. The listed phone number is (415) 922-3255.

What is Alvaro Santamaria's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.

Is Alvaro Santamaria enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alvaro Santamaria is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Alvaro Santamaria accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Alvaro Santamaria as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alvaro Santamaria was last updated on February 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.