Pasquale Santini, MD
Pasquale Santini is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Chevy Chase, MD with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 30 years in internal medicine, Pasquale Santini, MD is a long-established internist in Chevy Chase. Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine (class of 1996), he has been practicing for over 30 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Uses generic medications more than 70% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5821dNPPES updated 2010-06-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5530 Wisconsin Ave Suite 1400, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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
202315.98/100
Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-67.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.7%
Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Maryland0.7% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.7%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.9 pts)
Better than 70% of reporting doctors in MarylandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
702
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
456
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,978
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $295k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$365 received from industry
17 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 Pasquale Santini's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
University of Maryland School of Medicine
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of Maryland School of Medicine (Class of 1996)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 500026
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Pasquale Santini
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Pasquale Santini for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chevy Chase 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 Pasquale Santini
NPI records show Dr. Santini as active with telehealth listed in Chevy Chase, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 656-9170.
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
5530 Wisconsin Ave Suite 1400, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Mailing Address
5530 Wisconsin Ave Suite 1400, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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