Rafael Santiago Andrade, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

Rafael Santiago Andrade is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Minneapolis, MN with over 37 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(612) 625-5411Minneapolis, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q3 2026

Rafael Santiago Andrade, M.D. has been part of the Minneapolis medical community since 2006 in group practice. He has been in practice for 37+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 26 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers in MNSee all Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Minneapolis37+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5175dNPPES updated 2012-05-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

University of Minnesota Physicians 424 Harvard Street Se, First Floor, Suite M100, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Chronic Kidney Disease
42%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Cancer
41%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

Anxiety Disorders
41%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Depression
39%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Mood Disorders
39%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 37 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Taxonomy: 208G00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

University of Minnesota Physicians 420 Delaware Street Se, Mmc 195, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Differs from practice location

Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Rafael Santiago Andrade

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Rafael Santiago Andrade for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Minneapolis required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rafael Santiago Andrade

Dr. Andrade is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Minneapolis, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (612) 625-5411.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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