Carlos R Santos, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Carlos R Santos is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in North Miami Beach, FL with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE, SLEEP MEDICINE
Carlos R Santos, M.D. has been part of the North Miami Beach medical community since 2006 in independent practice. He graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1989 and has 37+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 28% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Federal MIPS score higher than 93% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
909 N Miami Beach Blvd Ste 402, North Miami Beach, FL 33162-3712
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 93% of doctors in Florida on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in FloridaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.71%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.4 pts)
1.71% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better63.7%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-19.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
314
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
1,280
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
13,079
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $5.91M
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$50.2k received from industry
224 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Carlos R Santos's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 18, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (Class of 1989)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501338
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Carlos R Santos
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Carlos R Santos for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to North Miami Beach required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carlos R Santos
NPI records show Dr. Santos as active with telehealth listed in North Miami Beach, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (305) 653-0425.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
909 N Miami Beach Blvd Ste 402, North Miami Beach, FL 33162-3712
Mailing Address
909 N Miami Beach Blvd Ste 402, North Miami Beach, FL 33162-3712
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