MELANIE SANTOS M.D. – NPI #1720262470
Obstetrics & Gynecology

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Obstetrics & Gynecology

MELANIE SANTOS is a physician located in TORRANCE, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1720262470 to MELANIE SANTOS on December 18, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207V00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Obstetrics & Gynecology.

The NPI profile was last updated on Feb 02, 2026. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MELANIE SANTOS below.

NPI Profile for
MELANIE SANTOS

NPI Number
1720262470
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MELANIE SANTOS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4201 TORRANCE BLVD STE 260
TORRANCE, CA 90503-4534
Phone: (424) 212-5333 Fax: (424) 212-5343
1 Other location(s):
150 Laguna Rd
Fullerton, CA 92835-3614
Phone: (714) 447-4800
Fax: (714) 447-1098
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 02, 2026

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207V00000X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology (Primary)		 CA A93892
207VF0040X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology / Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery		 CA A93892

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1950 SUNNY CREST DR STE 2500,
FULLERTON, CA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OF YESHIVA UNIVERSITY - Graduated 2004
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MELANIE SANTOS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PROVIDENCE ST. JUDE MEDICAL CENTER
      101 E VALENCIA MESA DRIVE
      FULLERTON, CA 92835

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