Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Karen Sterling Santacruz, MD

Individual provider Neuropathology Physician · NPI 1689769762

Dr. Karen Sterling Santacruz, MD is a Pathology in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 1993, 33 years ago. Practices with Unm Medical Group Inc, a 1,060-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in New Mexico.

Years since qualifying
33
Trained at
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Licensed in
NM
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

2211 Lomas Blvd NE Pathology Msc 08 4640 1 University Of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Phone: (505) 272-5001
Fax: (505) 272-2963
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Specialties & licences

Neuropathology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207ZN0500X · Licence MD2012-0417 (NM)

Record details

NPI number1689769762
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedOctober 4, 2006
Last updated in NPPESOctober 21, 2024
Certification dateOctober 21, 2024

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyPATHOLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1993 (33 years in practice)
Group practice Unm Medical Group Inc — 1060 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount