Santosh Vaghela, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Santosh Vaghela is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Saratoga Springs, NY with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE, PULMONARY DISEASE
Santosh Vaghela, M.D. has been part of the Saratoga Springs medical community since 2014 in group practice. With 12+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Saratoga Springs area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
19 West Ave Ste 101, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-6052
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202365.45/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-18.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better36.4%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-46.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
457
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
387
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,648
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.21M
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 COPD.
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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — 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 (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$608 received from industry
29 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Santosh Vaghela's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 13, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
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
Mailing address
Po Box 412655, Boston, MA 02241-2655
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Santosh Vaghela
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Santosh Vaghela for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Saratoga Springs 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 Santosh Vaghela
NPI records show Dr. Vaghela as active with telehealth listed in Saratoga Springs, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (518) 693-4635.
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 Santosh Vaghela
Practice Location
19 West Ave Ste 101, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-6052
Mailing Address
Po Box 412655, Boston, MA 02241-2655
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