Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Juan Santos, M.D.

Neurology · Corpus Christi, TX
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring — Significant remote device monitoring activity
Speaking/Promotional
527 GORDON ST STE B, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
3618829100
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1376508101 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. Santos 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. Santos

Dr. Juan Santos is a neurology specialist in Corpus Christi, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Santos performed 1,323 Medicare services across 705 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Santos received a total of $69,790 from 68 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 796 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Santos is Very High — 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.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 25% volume in TX $69,790 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,323
Medicare services
Top 25% in TX for neurology
705
Unique beneficiaries
$68
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~70 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
Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, remote
Remote monitoring of nerve and brain function during surgery, billed in 15-minute increments.
515 $25 $150
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
141 $127 $259
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.
136 $87 $229
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
92 $102 $345
Critical care, first 30-74 min
Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient.
73 $167 $345
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
72 $93 $223
Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs
This procedure involves placing skin electrodes and measuring stimulated sites on the arms and legs.
64 $35 $675
Electromyography of 2 extremities
A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of two arms or legs. It helps evaluate nerve and muscle function.
53 $63 $267
Central motor stimulation test of legs
This procedure involves placing skin electrodes on the body to measure how electrical signals travel through the central nervous system to the leg muscles.
47 $61 $320
EEG brain wave test, 61-119 minutes
This procedure measures electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp. It records brain wave patterns for a duration between 61 and 119 minutes.
43 $66 $520
EEG brain wave monitoring, 41-60 minutes
This procedure involves monitoring and recording electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp for a duration of 41 to 60 minutes.
26 $44 $453
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.
24 $117 $347
Electromyography of 4 extremities
A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of four limbs. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them.
13 $82 $636
Central motor stimulation test of arms and legs
This procedure involves placing skin electrodes on the body to measure how the central nervous system stimulates the muscles in the arms and legs.
13 $92 $675
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 11 $153 $499
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 2024 ↗
$69,790
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $9,970/year across 7 years
Top 8% in TX for neurology
68
Companies
796
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.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$45,534 (65.2%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$20,316 (29.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,940 (5.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$14,369
2023
$8,077
2022
$10,278
2021
$23,119
2020
$9,904
2019
$2,758
2018
$1,285

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AbbVie Inc.
$22,526
ABBVIE INC.
$14,582
Allergan, Inc.
$8,394
Otter Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$3,940
UCB, Inc.
$1,920
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,280
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
$1,194
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,139
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$1,063
Genentech USA, Inc.
$1,042
SK Life Science, Inc.
$701
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$675
Neurelis, Inc.
$648
GENZYME CORPORATION
$631
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$580
Lilly USA, LLC
$578
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$551
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$533
Lundbeck LLC
$483
Amgen Inc.
$475
Eisai Inc.
$461
Celgene Corporation
$439
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$420
Biogen, Inc.
$398
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$389
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$328
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$326
US WorldMeds, LLC
$290
MDD US Operations, LLC
$274
ARGENX US, INC.
$259
EMD Serono, Inc.
$253
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$244
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$228
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$214
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$185
Grifols USA, LLC
$177
CATALYST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$172
Corium, LLC
$159
Nevro Corp.
$139
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$135
Stryker Corporation
$133
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$112
LivaNova USA, Inc.
$109
EISAI INC.
$103
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC
$91
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$84
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$80
CHIESI USA, INC.
$74
CSL Behring
$57
UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES LLC
$56
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$47
AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$47
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$38
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$33
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$31
Zogenix Inc.
$30
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$28
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$27
GE HealthCare
$23
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$23
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$22
Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$18
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.
$16
PFIZER INC.
$16
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$12
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$7
Top 3 companies account for 65.2% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →

The majority of payments (65%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in neurology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for neurology in TX.

Equivalent to $5,275 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologists within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
1.7
County median income
$66,021
Nearest hospital
CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL CORPUS CHRISTI
0.0 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 measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Santos is a remote monitoring specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in TX), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 8% of TX peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.

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. Santos experienced with continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, remote?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Santos performed 515 continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, remote 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. Santos receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Santos received a total of $69,790 from 68 companies across 796 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. Santos's costs compare to other neurologists in Corpus Christi?
Dr. Santos's average Medicare payment per service is $68. 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. Santos) 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 →
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. 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 →