DR. JOSE A. SANTOS M.D.
NPI 1972563039
Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine in Rio Piedras, PR

NPI Status: Active since March 24, 2006

Contact Information

PISO 9, A-989
CENTRO MEDICO RECINTO DE CIENCIAS MEDICA
RIO PIEDRAS, PR
ZIP 00935
Phone: (787) 766-2844
Fax: (787) 758-1327

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Anesthesiology
  • Pain Medicine

About JOSE SANTOS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Jose Santos, a provider established in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology, focusing in pain medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1972563039 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207LP2900X with license number 7937 (PR). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1972563039
Provider Name
DR. JOSE A. SANTOS M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
PISO 9, A-989 CENTRO MEDICO RECINTO DE CIENCIAS MEDICA RIO PIEDRAS, PR 00935
Location Phone
(787) 766-2844
Location Fax
(787) 758-1327
Mailing Address
690 CALLE CESAR GONZALEZ APT. 1106 SAN JUAN, PR 00918
Mailing Phone
(787) 763-8362
Mailing Fax
(787) 758-1327
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
03-24-2006
Last Update Date
09-11-2025
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Anesthesiology Pain Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207LP2900X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
7937
License State
PR
Taxonomy Description
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207L00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Anesthesiology

7937 (PR)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
80221OTHER (01)PRTRIPLE-S
M-6968OTHER (01)PRCRUZ AZUL
2-7937OTHER (01)PRMCS
3932OTHER (01)PRUNITED HEALTHCARE

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1972563039, we treat the final digit (9) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 61. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 61 = 9).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
9
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 3 → 6 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 6 + 0 + 6 + 24 = 61

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 61 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 61 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1972563039.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1972563039, enumerated as an "individual" on March 24, 2006.

The provider is located at PISO 9, A-989 CENTRO MEDICO RECINTO DE CIENCIAS MEDICA RIO PIEDRAS, PR 00935 and the phone number is (787) 766-2844.

Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207LP2900X and a focus in Pain Medicine.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.