Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Kristin Santangelo, M.D.
Urology Physician · Thousand Oaks, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Santangelo
Dr. Kristin Santangelo is an urology physician in Thousand Oaks, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Santangelo performed 7,729 Medicare services across 3,509 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Santangelo received a total of $10,479 from 62 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 402 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Santangelo is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 14% volume in CA
$10,479 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,729
Medicare services
Top 14% in CA for urology physician
3,509
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~407 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
2,900 | $5 | $12 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
1,260 | $3 | $12 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,202 | $74 | $145 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
665 | $103 | $220 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
449 | $10 | $115 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
258 | $215 | $425 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
239 | $125 | $309 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 118 | $38 | $210 |
| Bladder instillation of anti-cancer drug A procedure where an anti-cancer medication is introduced directly into the bladder. This method delivers the treatment locally to the bladder tissue. |
85 | $78 | $340 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
81 | $20 | $50 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
77 | $47 | $95 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
65 | $11 | $265 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
57 | $53 | $225 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
53 | $91 | $300 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
49 | $67 | $125 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
31 | $147 | $275 |
| Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue. |
25 | $326 | $425 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
23 | $81 | $850 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
18 | $362 | $3,000 |
| Endoscopic removal of kidney or ureter stone A procedure to remove or manipulate a stone in the kidney or ureter using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin, lighted tube inserted into the body to visualize and treat the stone. |
17 | $73 | $2,250 |
| Urethral dilation using endoscope A procedure to widen the urethra using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope. This helps to open a narrowed urethral passage. |
15 | $294 | $825 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item. |
15 | $290 | $900 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
14 | $21 | $200 |
| Transurethral prostate removal with electrocautery This procedure involves removing the prostate gland through the urethra using an endoscope and an electrocautery knife to control bleeding. |
13 | $599 | $2,800 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
1.0% high complexity
43.5% medium
55.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,479
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,497/year across 7 years
Top 20% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
62
Companies
402
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,940 (94.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$540 (5.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$771
2023
$1,455
2022
$1,495
2021
$989
2020
$2,365
2019
$1,562
2018
$1,841
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$177
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$140
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$112
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$53
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$47
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$42
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$29
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$26
Endo USA, Inc.
$24
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$24
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
PFIZER INC.
$23
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$20
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$18
COLOPLAST CORP
$13
Top 3 companies account for 55.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$1,444
CIPLA USA INC.
$1,301
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$734
PFIZER INC.
$567
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$447
AbbVie Inc.
$400
ABBVIE INC.
$372
Coloplast Corp
$371
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$349
Rochester Medical Corporation
$307
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$273
AbbVie, Inc.
$271
Amgen Inc.
$252
COLOPLAST CORP
$233
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$224
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$205
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$198
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries
$186
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$141
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$140
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$133
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$126
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$111
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$108
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$94
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$90
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$89
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$86
Allergan Inc.
$81
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$79
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$71
Allergan, Inc.
$70
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$63
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$49
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$47
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$46
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$44
Teleflex LLC
$43
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$43
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$42
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$42
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$38
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$38
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$38
Olympus America Inc.
$38
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$37
Cook Medical LLC
$35
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$26
Axonics, Inc.
$25
Endo USA, Inc.
$24
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$24
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$24
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$20
Hologic, LLC
$20
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$17
Tolmar, Inc.
$17
AKRIMAX PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$16
Boston Scientific Corporation
$14
Exact Sciences Corporation
$14
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$13
Egalet US Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 33.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · ANKTIVA · ANNOVERA · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AQUABEAM SYSTEM · AVEED · Androgel · Axumin · BELSOMRA · BOTOX · BOTOX THERAPEUTIC · BRAC CDx · BRACANALYSIS CDX · BRACAnalysis CDx · Bard Urinary Drainage Bag · Bulkamid · CONTINENCE CARE · COOK MEDICAL UROLOGY · Cologuard Collection Kit · Cook · Da Vinci Surgical System · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · EVENITY · Erleada · FIRMAGON · GEMTESA · IMVEXXY · INTRAROSA · JATENZO · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LO LOESTRIN FE · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · Luja Coude · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MYFEMBREE · MYOSURE TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · NEOX · NOCDURNA · NURTEC ODT · Noctiva · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · OTREXUP · Olympus Cystoscopes · Optilume BPH Drug Coated Balloon Catheter · PAXLOVID · PREMARIN · PROLARIS · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · Prolia · SPACEOAR · SPEEDICATH · SPRIX · Sonablate HIFU · SpeediCath · Stendra · TOVIAZ · TRINTELLIX · Tirosint · UROLIFT · XARELTO · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xtandi · ZEMDRI (PLAZOMICIN)
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
70
Per 100K population
8.4
County median income
$107,327
Nearest hospital
LOS ROBLES HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
5.3 mi
5.3 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Santangelo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 20% of CA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Santangelo experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Santangelo performed 2,900 botox injection, per unit services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Santangelo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Santangelo received a total of $10,479 from 62 companies across 402 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Santangelo's costs compare to other urology physicians in Thousand Oaks?
Dr. Santangelo's average Medicare payment per service is $43. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Santangelo) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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