Marcial A. Santos, MD
With over 29 years in hospitalist, Marcial a. Santos, MD is a long-established hospitalist in New Bedford. He has been in practice for 29+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 85.73/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Uses generic medications more than 65% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Federal MIPS score higher than 24% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6174dNPPES updated 2009-06-10 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
101 Page Street Southcoast Physician Services Inc, New Bedford, MA 02740
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202385.73/100
Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.89%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Massachusetts0.89% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90%
Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MassachusettsHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
887
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
823
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
9,083
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $539k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$136 received from industry
6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Marcial a. Santos's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
29 years in practice
Experienced
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Taxonomy: 208M00000X
Mailing address
370 Faunce Corner Road Southcoast Physician Services Inc, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospitalist Care With Marcial a. Santos
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Marcial a. Santos for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New Bedford 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 Marcial a. Santos
NPI records show Dr. Santos as active with telehealth listed in New Bedford, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (508) 961-5919.
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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Contact Marcial a. Santos
Practice Location
101 Page Street Southcoast Physician Services Inc, New Bedford, MA 02740
Mailing Address
370 Faunce Corner Road Southcoast Physician Services Inc, North Dartmouth, MA 02747
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