Karen Sterling Santacruz, M.D.
NPI 1689769762ActiveIndividual· Pathology, Neuropathology· Albuquerque, NM
Pathology, Neuropathology (M.D.) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, trained at University of Arizona College of Medicine (class of 1993). Medicare paid $6,938 for services to 42 patients in 2024.
Overview
| NPI | 1689769762 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| NPI issued | Oct 4, 2006 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Certified by provider | Oct 21, 2024 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology, Neuropathology Primary | 207ZN0500X | MD2012-0417 | NM |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Pathology (NM) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 42 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 236 across 17 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $6,938 |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | University of Arizona College of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 |
| Medicare specialty | Pathology |
Medical group
- Unm Medical Group IncAlbuquerque, NM · 1,047 clinicians
Hospital affiliation
- Unm HospitalAlbuquerque, NM
Industry payments (Open Payments)
None reported for 2025 or 2024.
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