DR. KAREN STERLING SANTACRUZ M.D.
NPI 1689769762
Pathology - Neuropathology in Albuquerque, NM
About Dr. Karen Sterling Santacruz M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. KAREN STERLING SANTACRUZ M.D. (NPI 1689769762) is an individual neuropathology provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2012-0417) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unm Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Arizona College Of Medicine (1993).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Accepted 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. Karen Sterling Santacruz 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.
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Unm Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NMPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87131 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
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 Karen Santacruz's NPI number?
The NPI number for Karen Santacruz is 1689769762. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2006.
Where is Karen Santacruz located?
Karen Santacruz practices at 2211 Lomas Blvd NE Pathology Msc 08 4640 1 University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131. The listed phone number is (505) 272-5001.
What is Karen Santacruz's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Neuropathology, with taxonomy code 207ZN0500X.
Is Karen Santacruz enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Karen Santacruz 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 Karen Santacruz accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Karen Santacruz 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 Karen Santacruz affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Karen Santacruz is affiliated with Unm Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Karen Santacruz was last updated on October 21, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
