Orthopedic Surgery, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery · Ponce, PR
NPI
1275727802
Since 2007
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Code 207XS0114X
Group practices
0
Medicare group memberships
Hospitals
1
Hospital affiliations
2435 Blvd Luis A Ferre, Hospital Dr. Pila, Primer Piso
Ponce, PR, 00717
Phone (787) 651-5580
Medicare paid, 2024
$4,567
47 services
Medicare patients, 2024
21
Average age 75
Drug cost, 2024
$50K
1,616 prescriptions
Company payments, 2025
$168
From 2 companies
Procedures and visits billed to Original Medicare, 2024
In 2024, the most common Medicare service billed by Ruben A Hernandez-Santiago was code 99213 (office e&m - established), 20 times for 11 patients. In total Ruben A Hernandez-Santiago billed 47 services in 13 codes, and Medicare paid $4,567.
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Official US government data: the national provider registry and Medicare enrollment records, linked by NPI. Last update of this record: 2015-09-17.
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| Services |
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| Patients |
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| Paid per service |
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| Medicare paid |
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| 99213 Office E&M - Established | Office | 20 | 11 | $58.68 | $1,174 |
| 99203 Office E&M - New | Office | 13 | 13 | $61.07 | $794 |
By year: 2022 $8,969 for 77 services; 2023 $8,028 for 49 services; 2024 $4,567 for 47 services.
Medicare prescription drug claims, 2024
In 2024, the drug Ruben A Hernandez-Santiago prescribed most often to Medicare patients was Methylprednisolone, with 598 prescriptions and refills. In total Ruben A Hernandez-Santiago wrote 1,616 Medicare prescriptions that cost $50K.
| Drug | Claims | 30-day fills | Patients | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone Generic | 598 | 604 | 433 | $16K |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 238 | 238 | 188 | $4,952 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic | 212 | 212 | 161 | $3,317 |
| Enoxaparin Sodium Generic | 103 | 103 | 99 | $15K |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 102 | 102 | 92 | $2,942 |
| Nabumetone Generic | 86 | 86 | 50 | $2,401 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic | 38 | 38 | 34 | $522 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic | 35 | 35 | 22 | $163 |
| Diclofenac Sodium Generic | 26 | 34 | 23 | $589 |
| Sulindac Generic | 23 | 27 | 16 | $583 |
| Lidocaine Hcl Generic | 18 | 18 | 16 | $68.68 |
| Tramadol Hcl Generic | 17 | 17 | 15 | $91.39 |
| Celecoxib Generic | 14 | 14 | Under 11 | $116 |
| Folic Acid Generic | 12 | 12 | 11 | $43.04 |
Brand drugs: - claims; generic drugs: 1,597 claims; opioid claims: 126.
Money and other things of value reported by the companies
In 2025, drug and medical device companies paid Ruben A Hernandez-Santiago $168 ($168 in general payments such as food, travel and fees) from 2 companies. The largest payer was Smith+Nephew, Inc. with $125.
Official US government data on Original Medicare services, Medicare prescription drug plans and the payments drug and device companies must report. Services with fewer than 11 patients and drugs with fewer than 11 claims are not published. Procedure codes are shown by number with their public category.