2026 NPPES data Adult Medicine Physician NPI 1700907797 NMD
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CARLOS SANTO, NMD

Adult Medicine Physician in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
19
Medicare Part D claims · Adult Medicine Physician avg: 3K
What the federal data reveals: CARLOS SANTO, NMD is a Adult Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 19 claims .

What stands out: CARLOS SANTO, NMD filed 19 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CARLOS SANTO, NMD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CARLOS SANTO, NMD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/03/2007

NPI 1700907797

Primary specialty

Adult Medicine Physician

Niche

2,481 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

19 99% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,807

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Adult Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Adult Medicine Physician share within Arizona

1. Adult Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Adult Medicine Physician share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Adult Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Adult Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Adult Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Adult Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CARLOS SANTO, NMD is a Adult Medicine Physician provider practicing in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NMD. NPI: 1700907797. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CARLOS SANTO, NMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Adult Medicine Physician provider holding NMD credentials at 8880 E VIA LINDA STE 107, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85258, with a listed phone of (480) 363-2501. NPI 1700907797 was issued on 04/03/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SANTO most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 19 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $614 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 63.2%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Adult Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,481 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,807 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

8880 E VIA LINDA STE 107
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85258

Provider Details

NPI 1700907797
Specialty Adult Medicine Physician
Credentials NMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/03/2007

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

19
Total Claims
$614
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
27
Total Day Supply
762
Generic Drug Cost
$584
Opioid Claims
12 (63.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
81.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.93

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Tramadol Hcl
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Adult Medicine Physician Overview

How CARLOS SANTO, NMD fits within the Adult Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

2,481
Adult Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Adult Medicine Physician
2,807
Avg Claims per Provider

CARLOS SANTO, NMD's 19 claims are below the specialty average of 2,807.

Nearby Adult Medicine Physician Providers in Arizona

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SANTO.

Compare Adult Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARLOS SANTO, NMD's specialty?
CARLOS SANTO, NMD specializes in Adult Medicine Physician and practices in SCOTTSDALE, Arizona. Credentials: NMD.
How much does CARLOS SANTO, NMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CARLOS SANTO, NMD wrote 19 Medicare Part D claims totaling $614 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is CARLOS SANTO, NMD located?
CARLOS SANTO, NMD is located at 8880 E VIA LINDA STE 107, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85258. Phone: (480) 363-2501.
What is CARLOS SANTO, NMD's NPI number?
CARLOS SANTO, NMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700907797, issued on 04/03/2007.
Does CARLOS SANTO, NMD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CARLOS SANTO, NMD had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 63.2%.
How many Adult Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,481 Adult Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Adult Medicine Physician provider writes 2,807 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CARLOS SANTO, NMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CARLOS SANTO, NMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CARLOS SANTO, NMD accept Medicare?
CARLOS SANTO, NMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 19 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CARLOS SANTO, NMD's credentials?
CARLOS SANTO, NMD's NPI is 1700907797 with credentials NMD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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