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DR. RICA SANTIAGO M.D
NPI 1457509200
Internal Medicine in Mt Pleasant, SC

Active since September 05, 2008PECOS Enrolled
1208 TWO ISLAND CT, MT PLEASANT, SC 29466(843) 876-1560 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Aug 16, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Rica Santiago M.d NPPES

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

DR. RICA SANTIAGO M.D (NPI 1457509200) is an individual internal medicine provider in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (33285) and active in the NPI registry since September 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457509200
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICA SANTIAGOCredential: M.D
Location Address1208 TWO ISLAND CTMt Pleasant, SC 29466-7436
Mailing AddressPo Box 602108Charlotte, NC 28260-2108 · (843) 792-6200
Phone(843) 876-1560
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 5, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1457509200 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 33285
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1208 TWO ISLAND CT, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Rica Menezes

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next, Molina Healthcare.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Rica Santiago M.d 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29466 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 6

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers16 claims41 services$6.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers11 claims11 services$51.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers11 claims11 services$10.84 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers19 claims103 services$1.74 avg. paid by Medicare
Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0470
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$69.38 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers28 claims28 services$25.23 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.

JOHN W MCDONALD MD
Internal Medicine
1208 TWO ISLAND CT
MT PLEASANT, SC 29466
Charleston County (843) 884-6653
CAROLINA FAMILY CARE, INC
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1208 TWO ISLAND CT
MT PLEASANT, SC 29466
Charleston County (843) 792-1414
MRS. TRACY LYNN CALDWELL APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1208 TWO ISLAND CT
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29466
Charleston County (843) 884-6653
CAROLINA FAMILY CARE, INC
Family Medicine
1208 TWO ISLAND CT
MT PLEASANT, SC 29466
Charleston County (843) 884-6653

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 Rica Santiago's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rica Santiago is 1457509200. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 5, 2008. The provider is also known as Rica Menezes.

Where is Rica Santiago located?

Rica Santiago practices at 1208 Two Island Ct, Mt Pleasant, SC 29466. The listed phone number is (843) 876-1560.

What is Rica Santiago's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Rica Santiago enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rica Santiago is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Rica Santiago accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and Molina Healthcare list Rica 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rica Santiago was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.