Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Christian Santana, DDS

Dentist - General Practice · Phila, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
29 10 NORTH 5TH STREET, Phila, PA 19133
2152252392
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1104037613 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 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. Santana 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. Santana

Dr. Christian Santana is a dentist - general practice in Phila, PA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Santana performed 324 Medicare services across 190 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Santana received a total of $3,663 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 3 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dentist - general practice. Payments are distributed across multiple categories and often reflect legitimate professional engagement with the medical industry. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Santana 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 33% volume in PA $3,663 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
324
Medicare services
Top 33% in PA for dentist - general practice
190
Unique beneficiaries
$1,187
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~17 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
Simple removal of foreign body from under the skin
A minor procedure to remove a foreign object located beneath the skin surface. The process involves accessing the tissue under the skin to extract the item.
 70 $72 $210
Jaw bone graft to enlarge lower jaw
A surgical procedure to place bone graft material between sections of the jawbone to increase the size of the lower jaw.
 58 $1,935 $5,775
Lower jaw bone repair with bone graft
A surgical procedure to repair the lower jawbone by adding bone graft material to support healing or reconstruction.
 58 $2,963 $5,885
Cheek bone defect repair
Surgical procedure to repair a bony defect in the cheek bone by reducing and repositioning the bone segment.
 51 $393 $1,111
Nasal or cheekbone repair with bone graft
Surgical repair of a broken or damaged nasal or cheekbone using a bone graft to restore structure.
 44 $1,251 $2,730
Incision or partial removal of lower jaw bone
A surgical procedure involving an incision or partial removal of the lower jaw bone.
 26 $488 $1,497
Partial removal of upper jaw bone
A surgical procedure involving the incision or partial removal of the upper jaw bone.
 17 $456 $1,562
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2021 ↗
$3,663
Total received (2018-2021)
Avg $1,221/year across 3 years
Top 4% in PA for dentist - general practice
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
2
Companies
3
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.

Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$1,846 (50.4%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,817 (49.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2021
$1,846
2019
$125
2018
$1,693

Payments by company (2021)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Darby Dental Supply, LLC
$1,846
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2021 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2021) ›
Darby Dental Supply, LLC
$1,846
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$1,817
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
All T3 Implants · TSV 4mm Machined Collar MTX
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 →

Payments are distributed across multiple categories with no single dominant type. Total industry engagement is in the top 4% for dentist - general practice in PA.

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Geographic Context

General dentists within 10 mi
1,950
Per 100K population
123.2
County median income
$60,698
Nearest hospital
KENSINGTON HOSPITAL
1.1 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 2021
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. Santana is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 4% of PA 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. Santana experienced with simple removal of foreign body from under the skin?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Santana performed 70 simple removal of foreign body from under the skin 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. Santana receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Santana received a total of $3,663 from 2 companies across 3 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. Santana's costs compare to other general dentists in Phila?
Dr. Santana's average Medicare payment per service is $1,187. 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. Santana) 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 ↗, 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects 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 →