KERRI B. SANTIAGO M.D. – NPI #1861414872
Pathology

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

KERRI SANTIAGO is a pathologist located in LAFAYETTE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1861414872 to KERRI SANTIAGO on July 25, 2006. 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 207ZP0101X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 9 years ago on Feb 10, 2017. 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 KERRI SANTIAGO below.

NPI Profile for
KERRI B. SANTIAGO

NPI Number
1861414872
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KERRI B. SANTIAGO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
UMC PATHOLOGY
2390 W CONGRESS ST
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
Phone: (337) 261-6212 Fax:
Mailing address
1340 POYDRAS ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112-1221
Phone: (504) 412-1860 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for KERRI SANTIAGO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDLA1481599
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
207ZP0101X
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology (Primary)
LA MD.09917R
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
LA 09917R

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.

Additional Information

Education
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS - Graduated 1992
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
KERRI SANTIAGO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • OCHSNER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
      2390 WEST CONGRESS
      LAFAYETTE, LA 70506

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