ColonoscopyDiverticulumDuodenoscopy
Dr. John Richard Saranto, MD
NPI1437371028PAC ID4880653385
- Medicare services, 2024
- 87
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 82
- Part D claims, 2018
- 18
- Publications
- 3
- Hospital affiliations
- 3
- Practice address
- 1555 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
- Practice phone
- Call (831) 462-7700
- Professional email
- Get professional email
- Personal email
- Get personal email
- Mobile number
- Get mobile number
Primary practice
Find Dr. Saranto's professional email, personal email and mobile number
Dmand AI checks each channel through healthcare-specific waterfall enrichment. See what is on file with a free account, with practice phones, licenses and affiliations.
Dr. John Richard Saranto is a general surgeon in Santa Cruz, California
Dr. Saranto practices at Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, California, part of CommonSpirit Health.
Dr. Saranto's NPI, 1437371028, was assigned on May 3, 2007. Dr. Saranto graduated from Keck School of Medicine of USC in 1982. Dr. Saranto holds California license G50818.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1437371028NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 4880653385
- NPI enumeration date
- May 3, 2007
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (831) 462-7700
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
- Get email
- Mobile number
- Get number
- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 70
- Medical school graduation
- 1982
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. John Richard Saranto practices at Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, California
Dr. Saranto's primary practice is Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital, at 1555 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 in Santa Cruz County. The practice phone is (831) 462-7700.
- Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital1555 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 · Santa Cruz CountyPhone(831) 462-7700
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. John Richard Saranto is affiliated with 4 sites of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Saranto's primary practice is Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, California, part of CommonSpirit Health. Dr. Saranto is also affiliated with Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz. The medical group on file is Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group. Dmand AI also links Dr. Saranto to 1 more hospital, 1 group practice or clinic and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa CruzPalo Alto Foundation Medical Group1 hospitalName with a free account1 group practice or clinicName with a free account1 medical groupName with a free account
See all 6 affiliations for Dr. SarantoSources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. John Richard Saranto's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Saranto practices, 4 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital | Available with a free account |
| +3 more sites and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
For health IT teams
See the EHR and IT leaders at every hospital where Dr. Saranto practices
Dmand AI maps EHR vendors, IT decision makers and buying committees across CommonSpirit Health and 6.2K+ hospitals, with verified contacts in the same login.
Dr. John Richard Saranto is one of 2,926 general surgeons in California
Surgery is Dr. Saranto's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dr. Saranto is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Saranto is licensed in California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Surgery, CaliforniaPrimary
Clinical focus
Dmand AI lists appendectomy, colon removal and gallbladder removal among the conditions Dr. Saranto treats.
General surgeons near Dr. Saranto
Counts of general surgeons with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
2,926general surgeons in California
9general surgeons in Santa Cruz
6general surgeons at Dignity Health - Dominican HospitalSources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. John Richard Saranto billed Medicare for 87 services in 2024
CMS data shows 87 Medicare services from Dr. Saranto across 2 procedure codes in 2024, for 82 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $5,285 for them. Every service was in a facility, such as a hospital, rather than an office.
Medicare services, 202487
Medicare patients82
Paid by Medicare$5,285
Procedure codes2
Dr. Saranto's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 692024: 8726%
Dr. Saranto compared with the California median for general surgeons, 2024
- Dr. Saranto
- California median
- Medicare services
- 87vs 16648% below
- Medicare patients
- 82vs 12132% below
- Part D claims
- 18vs 3447% below
Medians across 2,606 general surgeons in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Saranto's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
Need commercial claims for Dr. Saranto?
Medicare shows one payer. Book a meeting to get commercial claims data for Dr. Saranto and other general surgeons in California.
Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. John Richard Saranto treated 82 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 75
CMS counts 82 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Saranto in 2024. The largest group is 75 to 84, with 34 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 59% have high cholesterol. 30% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.83, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Saranto's median patient age at 48, with 46% women.
Medicare patients, 202482
Average age75
Average risk score1.83
Also on Medicaid30%
Dr. Saranto's Medicare patients by age, 2024
CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.
Dr. Saranto's Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women4555%
- Men3745%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Saranto's Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol59%
- Diabetes43%
- Arthritis39%
- Chronic kidney disease39%
- Atrial fibrillation35%
- Mood disorders35%
- Depression29%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Saranto's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 48
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women46%
- Men53%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. John Richard Saranto wrote 18 Medicare Part D claims in 2018
In 2018, Dr. Saranto wrote 18 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 1 drug, with $133 in total drug cost. In 2017, CMS named 11 claims across 1 drug.
Part D claims, 201818
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$133
Dr. Saranto's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2018
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2017 to 2018
- 2017
- 2018
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2017: 112018: 1864%
Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2018, 1 in 2017.
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026
How Dr. John Richard Saranto takes part in Medicare
Dr. Saranto accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Colonoscopy: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Removal of tissue: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
For MedTech and pharma teams
Find general surgeons like Dr. Saranto by procedure volume and prescribing
Filter 7.4M+ HCPs by Medicare procedures, Part D drugs and Open Payments history, then reach them with verified contacts in one login.
Dr. John Richard Saranto has 3 publications on record
Dmand AI links 3 papers to Dr. Saranto. Dr. Saranto's most frequent co-author is Robert J. Furlong, MD.
Papers3
Dr. Saranto's most frequent co-authors
Recent publications by Dr. Saranto
BlisterBurnsCold Temperature
See who Dr. Saranto researches with
Physician Network Discovery turns co-authorship, shared hospitals and shared groups into a map of who Dr. Saranto works with, so you can find a warm path to the right general surgeons.
Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. John Richard Saranto received $177 in industry payments from 2016 to 2018
CMS Open Payments shows 4 general payments to Dr. Saranto from 2 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2018. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. KCI USA, Inc. paid the most, $138.
General payments to Dr. Saranto by program year, 2016 to 2018
Companies that paid Dr. Saranto the most, 2016 to 2018
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. John Richard Saranto graduated from Keck School of Medicine of USC
Dr. Saranto graduated from Keck School of Medicine of USC in 1982.
- Medical school
- Board certified in surgery
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. John Richard Saranto accepts plans from 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Saranto is in network with 10 carriers, including United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 6. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- United Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Elevance
- HCSC
- Aetna
- Alliant Health Plans
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
- +2 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Saranto accepts, by number of carriers
- PPO6
- HMO5
- Medicare4
- POS2
- EPO1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. John Richard Saranto's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
Data last refreshed October 2026Report an inaccuracyRemove my information
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. John Richard Saranto
Spotted something out of date? Email hello@dmand.ai and we will check the record. Contact details live in the free trial.
What is Dr. John Richard Saranto's NPI number?
Dr. John Richard Saranto's NPI number is 1437371028. It was assigned on May 3, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. John Richard Saranto?
Dr. John Richard Saranto is a general surgeon in Santa Cruz, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208600000X).
Where does Dr. John Richard Saranto practice?
Dr. Saranto practices at 1555 Soquel Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. Dr. Saranto's primary practice is Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, California, part of CommonSpirit Health. Dmand AI also links Dr. Saranto to 1 hospital, 1 group practice or clinic and 1 medical group.
What is Dr. John Richard Saranto's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Saranto is (831) 462-7700.
What is Dr. John Richard Saranto's medical license number?
Dr. Saranto holds California license G50818.
Which hospitals is Dr. John Richard Saranto affiliated with?
Dr. Saranto practices at Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Saranto is also affiliated with Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz. Dmand AI links Dr. Saranto to 1 more hospital.
What medical group is Dr. John Richard Saranto part of?
Dr. Saranto is linked to Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group. Dmand AI links Dr. Saranto to 1 more medical group.
Does Dr. John Richard Saranto accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Saranto billed Medicare for 87 services in 2024, and Dr. Saranto accepts Medicare assignment.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. John Richard Saranto see?
CMS counts 82 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Saranto in 2024, with an average age of 75.
Is Dr. John Richard Saranto board certified?
Yes. Dr. Saranto is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Show 8 more questionsShow fewer questions
What services does Dr. John Richard Saranto bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Saranto's most billed Medicare services were hospital inpatient care (99221) and hospital inpatient care (99231).
Where did Dr. John Richard Saranto go to medical school?
Dr. Saranto graduated from Keck School of Medicine of USC in 1982.
What drugs does Dr. John Richard Saranto prescribe most?
In 2018 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Saranto's most prescribed drugs by claims were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen.
Has Dr. John Richard Saranto received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $177 in general payments to Dr. Saranto from 2 companies from 2016 to 2018. The largest total came from KCI USA, Inc.
How long has Dr. John Richard Saranto been practicing?
Dr. Saranto graduated from medical school in 1982, 44 years ago.
Does Dr. John Richard Saranto do research?
Dmand AI links 3 publications to Dr. Saranto.
Who does Dr. John Richard Saranto publish with?
Dr. Saranto's most frequent co-authors are Robert J. Furlong, MD (1 shared paper).
What insurance does Dr. John Richard Saranto accept?
Dr. Saranto is in network with 10 carriers, including United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 6. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
Selling to surgery practices?
See general surgeons in California by site of care and group
Find the practices, groups and hospitals they work with, and the right people to contact at each.
- 30 days free
- Self-serve
- No credit card