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DR. ARIEL PABLO SANTOS M.D.
NPI 1235277864
Surgery in Lubbock, TX

Active since February 03, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
3601 4TH ST, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY - TTUHSC, LUBBOCK, TX 79430(067) 437-8748(806) 743-1225 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 7, 2023, Nov 10, 2021, Feb 9, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Ariel Pablo Santos M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ARIEL PABLO SANTOS M.D. (NPI 1235277864) is an individual surgery provider in Lubbock, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q6277) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235277864
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ARIEL PABLO SANTOSCredential: M.D.
Location Address3601 4TH ST, DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY - TTUHSCLubbock, TX 79430-1786
Mailing Address3601 4th St Dept OfLubbock, TX 79430-0002 · (806) 743-7874 · Fax (806) 743-1225
Phone(067) 437-8748
Fax(806) 743-1225
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateFebruary 3, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 10, 2021
✔ NPI 1235277864 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · Q6277
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedSurgery · Surgical Critical CareTaxonomy 2086S0102X · License Q6277 (TX)
Also ListedSurgery · Trauma SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0127X · License Q6277 (TX)
3601 4TH ST, Lubbock, TX 79430
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid352448002TX
OtherMD446907PA · Pennsylvania License
Medicaid352448001TX
Medicaid16452577NM
Medicaid200613580 AOK

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ariel Pablo Santos M.d. 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 ID3072758341
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151030001930
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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
67 services44 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
39 services39 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
31 services24 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
19 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lubbock, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450686
Location602 Indiana AvenueLubbock, TX 79415 · Lubbock County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79430 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality91.19
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

JAMES STEVEN DEMBOWSKI PHD
Speech-Language Pathologist
3601 4TH ST, STE. 2A300
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-5678
CHARLES KIM D.O.
Anesthesiology
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-3004
BAILEY WADDINGTON MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-6840
SARA SYED AHMED MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-2800
DR. SAFAA S. LABIB M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
3601 4TH ST, SUITE 1A115
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-2155
MATTHEW PAUL FERGUSON M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-2475
KORY NOEL HOWELL DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-3381
JANICE STACHOWIAK M.D.
Internal Medicine
3601 4TH ST
LUBBOCK, TX 79430
Lubbock County (806) 743-3150

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 Ariel Santos's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ariel Santos is 1235277864. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 3, 2007.

Where is Ariel Santos located?

Ariel Santos practices at 3601 4th St Department Of Surgery - Ttuhsc, Lubbock, TX 79430. The listed phone number is (067) 437-8748.

What is Ariel Santos's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Ariel Santos enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ariel Santos 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 Ariel Santos accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Ariel Santos 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.

Is Ariel Santos affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ariel Santos is affiliated with University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ariel Santos was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.