2026 NPPES data Rehabilitation Practitioner NPI 1720162811 MD
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RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD

Rehabilitation Practitioner in BROOKLYN, New York. 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
222
Medicare Part D claims · 36 beneficiaries · Rehabilitation Practitioner avg: 543
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD is a Rehabilitation Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in BROOKLYN, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 222 claims across 36 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD filed 222 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BROOKLYN, New York. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/25/2006

NPI 1720162811

Primary specialty

Rehabilitation Practitioner

Mid-sized

18,261 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

222 59% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 543

Specialty distribution in New York

How Rehabilitation Practitioner compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Rehabilitation Practitioner share within New York

1. Rehabilitation Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Rehabilitation Practitioner share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Rehabilitation Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Rehabilitation Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Rehabilitation Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Rehabilitation Practitioner) — 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).

RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD is a Rehabilitation Practitioner provider practicing in BROOKLYN, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1720162811. 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.

RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rehabilitation Practitioner provider holding MD credentials at 824 55TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY, 11220, with a listed phone of (718) 686-1733. NPI 1720162811 was issued on 10/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SANTIAGO 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 222 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 36 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $54K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count. 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.

Rehabilitation Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 18,261 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 543 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

824 55TH ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11220

Provider Details

NPI 1720162811
Specialty Rehabilitation Practitioner
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/25/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

QUEENS MEDICAL SERVICES, P.C
ELMHURST, NY

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD. To verify RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 222 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

222
Total Claims
$54K
Total Drug Cost
36
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
222
Total Day Supply
5,084
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$31K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Doxepin Hcl
81
Fluocinonide
68
Lidocaine Hcl Viscous
Lidocaine Hcl
36

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

Rehabilitation Practitioner Overview

How RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD fits within the Rehabilitation Practitioner landscape nationally.

18,261
Rehabilitation Practitioner Providers in US
51
States with Rehabilitation Practitioner
543
Avg Claims per Provider

RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD's 222 claims are below the specialty average of 543.

Nearby Rehabilitation Practitioner Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SANTIAGO.

Compare Rehabilitation Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD's specialty?
RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD specializes in Rehabilitation Practitioner and practices in BROOKLYN, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD wrote 222 Medicare Part D claims totaling $54K in drug costs for 36 beneficiaries.
Where is RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD located?
RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD is located at 824 55TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY, 11220. Phone: (718) 686-1733.
What is RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD's NPI number?
RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720162811, issued on 10/25/2006.
Does RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $31K in brand drug costs.
How many Rehabilitation Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 18,261 Rehabilitation Practitioner providers across 51 states in the US. The average Rehabilitation Practitioner provider writes 543 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxepin Hcl, Fluocinonide, Lidocaine Hcl Viscous. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD accept Medicare?
RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 222 Part D claims and 36 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD's credentials?
RICARDO SANTIAGO, MD's NPI is 1720162811 with credentials MD. 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.

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

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