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CLAUDIA GUADALUPE SANTACRUZ PA-C
NPI 1942934047
Physician Assistant in East Chicago, IN

Active since July 13, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4320 FIR ST UNIT 210, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312(219) 392-7670(219) 392-7491 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 29, 2026, Aug 8, 2024, Jul 13, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Claudia Guadalupe Santacruz Pa-c NPPES

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

CLAUDIA GUADALUPE SANTACRUZ PA-C (NPI 1942934047) is an individual physician assistant in East Chicago, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (10004440A) and active in the NPI registry since July 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Community Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942934047
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameCLAUDIA GUADALUPE SANTACRUZCredential: PA-C
Location Address4320 FIR ST UNIT 210East Chicago, IN 46312-8410
Mailing Address8558 BroadwayMerrillville, IN 46410-7032 · (219) 392-7084 · Fax (219) 703-6854
Phone(219) 392-7670
Fax(219) 392-7491
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateApril 29, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 29, 2026
✔ NPI 1942934047 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 10004440A
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.
4320 FIR ST UNIT 210, East Chicago, IN 46312
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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

Claudia Guadalupe Santacruz 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 ID7719425057
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240816002869
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

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Munster, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150125
Location901 Macarthur BlvdMunster, IN 46321 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46312 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. PRAVEEN NALLAPAREDDY M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
4320 FIR ST UNIT 210
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
Lake County (219) 836-6002
JOSE LUIS PRIETO JORDAN MD
Internal Medicine
4320 FIR ST UNIT 210
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
Lake County (219) 392-7084

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 Claudia Santacruz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Claudia Santacruz is 1942934047. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2022.

Where is Claudia Santacruz located?

Claudia Santacruz practices at 4320 Fir St Unit 210, East Chicago, IN 46312. The listed phone number is (219) 392-7670.

What is Claudia Santacruz's specialty?

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

Is Claudia Santacruz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Claudia 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.

Is Claudia Santacruz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Claudia Santacruz is affiliated with Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Claudia Santacruz was last updated on April 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.