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Dr. Santiago Rios, CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist · South Miami, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
6200 SW 73RD ST, South Miami, FL 33143
7866624000
In practice since 2020 (5 years)
NPI: 1629674650 verify on NPPES ↗
Moderate
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Rios from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Rios

Dr. Santiago Rios is a nurse anesthetist specialist in South Miami, FL, with 5 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rios performed 337 Medicare services across 333 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Rios is Moderate — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 5 years in practice ▲ Top 8% volume in FL

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
337
Medicare services
Top 8% in FL for nurse anesthetist
333
Unique beneficiaries
$129
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~67 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
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 84 $87 $1,370
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 59 $96 $1,500
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 53 $151 $2,087
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 42 $99 $1,708
Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 29 $338 $3,933
Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 26 $179 $2,483
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 16 $77 $1,121
Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 15 $79 $1,235
Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker 13 $124 $2,631
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.
3.9% high complexity
15.7% medium
80.4% routine
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Geographic Context

Nurse anesthetists within 10 mi
694
Per 100K population
25.8
County median income
$68,694
Nearest hospital
SOUTH MIAMI HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Moderate. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Rios is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in FL).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Rios experienced with anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rios performed 84 anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 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.
How do Dr. Rios's costs compare to other nurse anesthetists in South Miami?
Dr. Rios's average Medicare payment per service is $129. 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 Moderate for Dr. Rios) 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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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →