Dr Karen Sterling Santacruz, MD - Medicare Pathology in Albuquerque, NM

Dr Karen Sterling Santacruz, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Neuropathology" physician in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She went to University Of Arizona College Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. She is a member of the group practice University Of New Mexico Medical Group and her current practice location is 2211 Lomas Blvd Ne, Pathology Msc 08 4640 1 University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (505) 272-5001.

Dr Karen Sterling Santacruz is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number MD2012-0417) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1689769762.

Contact Information

Dr Karen Sterling Santacruz, MD
2211 Lomas Blvd Ne, Pathology Msc 08 4640 1 University Of New Mexico,
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
(505) 272-5001
(505) 272-2963

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Karen Sterling Santacruz
GenderFemale
SpecialityPathology
Experience31 Years
Location2211 Lomas Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Karen Sterling Santacruz attended and graduated from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689769762
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/20/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658276951
  • Enrollment ID: I20120910000180

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Karen Sterling Santacruz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689769762NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZN0500XPathology - Neuropathology MD2012-0417 (New Mexico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of New Mexico HospitalAlbuquerque, NMHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of New Mexico Medical Group49817952671002

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Karen Sterling Santacruz allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NamePresbyterian Healthcare Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104802354
PECOS PAC ID: 9234041708
Enrollment ID: O20031103000603
Entity NameUnm Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831218627
PECOS PAC ID: 4981795267
Enrollment ID: O20070801000589

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Karen Sterling Santacruz is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Karen Sterling Santacruz, MD
2211 Lomas Blvd Ne, Pathology Msc 08 4640 1 University Of New Mexico,
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Ph: (505) 272-5001
Dr Karen Sterling Santacruz, MD
2211 Lomas Blvd Ne, Pathology Msc 08 4640 1 University Of New Mexico,
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Ph: (505) 272-5001

Reviews and Comments


Pathology Doctors in Albuquerque, NM

Glynnis Ingall,
Pathology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2211 Lomas Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone: 505-272-2445    
Dr. Larry Wayne Massie, M.D.
Pathology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1501 San Pedro Dr Se, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Phone: 505-256-5770    Fax: 505-256-5439
Jennifer L Wheeler Buenger, M.D.
Pathology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: Msc 10 5590, 1 University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: 505-272-3053    Fax: 505-925-0546
Dr. Joseph Ross Griggs, D.O.
Pathology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Msc 08 4640, 1 University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: 505-272-4814    Fax: 505-272-8084
Zoe Sarah Sundell, MD
Pathology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1 University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: 505-272-4814    
Anne Bracey, MD
Pathology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: Unm Hospital Pathology, 2211 Lomas Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: 505-272-6225    
Dr. James Anthony Halfacre Jr., M.D.
Pathology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1100 Central Ave Se, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Phone: 505-841-1234    

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