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MELANIE OPPENHEIM SANTIAGO PA-C
NPI 1346319944
Physician Assistant in Philadelphia, PA

Active since November 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5458 RIDGE AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128(215) 487-1887 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Melanie Oppenheim Santiago Pa-c NPPES

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

MELANIE OPPENHEIM SANTIAGO PA-C (NPI 1346319944) is an individual physician assistant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MA151080) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Main Line Hospital Lankenau, and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346319944
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMELANIE OPPENHEIM SANTIAGOCredential: PA-C
Location Address5458 RIDGE AVEPhiladelphia, PA 19128-3732
Mailing Address5458 Ridge AvePhiladelphia, PA 19128-3732 · (215) 487-1887
Phone(215) 487-1887
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateNovember 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1346319944 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · MA151080✔ Licensed in PA · OA000813
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
5458 RIDGE AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19128
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINQ17966PA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.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

Melanie Oppenheim Santiago Pa-c 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 ID7618956848
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040720000318
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 3

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.
46 services42 patients
Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99348
An established patient home visit is a 25-minute appointment where a healthcare provider visits you at your home. This service is for patients who have previously been seen by the provider. It includes a check-up and discussion about your health concerns.
29 services13 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
27 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Main Line Hospital Lankenau

Acute Care Hospitals · Wynnewood, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390195
Location100 Lancaster AveWynnewood, PA 19096 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Roxborough Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number390304
Location5800 Ridge AvePhiladelphia, PA 19128 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19128 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
$92.69 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $23.17 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$74.47 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $18.61 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
1 supplier23 claims23 services$40.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers20 claims20 services$187.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

DR. ANDREA D PEDANO D.O.
Family Medicine
5458 RIDGE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
Philadelphia County (215) 487-1887
ANDREA D. PEDANO, D.O., P.C.
Family Medicine
5458 RIDGE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
Philadelphia County (215) 487-1887
PAMELA A MURRAY CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
5458 RIDGE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
Philadelphia County (215) 487-1887
MS. COURTNEY GEIS ERCOLE PA-C
Physician Assistant
5458 RIDGE AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128
Philadelphia County (215) 487-1887

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 Melanie Santiago's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Santiago is 1346319944. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 7, 2006.

Where is Melanie Santiago located?

Melanie Santiago practices at 5458 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128. The listed phone number is (215) 487-1887.

What is Melanie Santiago's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Melanie Santiago enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Santiago 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 Melanie Santiago accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Melanie Santiago 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 Melanie Santiago affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melanie Santiago is affiliated with Main Line Hospital Lankenau and Roxborough Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Santiago was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.