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Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)
University of the Philippines College of Medicine
Professional interests include: multiple sclerosis (MS), headache, neurological disorders
804 Service Road Suite A217
East Lansing, MI 48824

Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD is a neurologist in Se Grand Rapids, MI specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from University of the Philippines College of Medicine. Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health.

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Office Locations

200 Jefferson Avenue
Se Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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220 Cherry Street Se Hauenstein 1
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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245 Cherry Street Se Suite 204
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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804 Service Road Suite A217
East Lansing, MI 48824
(517) 353-8122
(517) 432-3713
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Some issues Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

  • Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
  • Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
  • Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
  • Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

In 2023, Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Michigan.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD treated as a neurologist in Se Grand Rapids, MI during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 237
eye procedures 40
hospital care 41
inpatient care 41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD treated as a neurologist in Se Grand Rapids, MI during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 123
eye procedures 23

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD.

Gender
Male 47
Female 66
Age
From 65 to 74 38
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD in 2013

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 27
Dementia 0
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD treated as a neurologist in Se Grand Rapids, MI during 2014 were eye procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 215
eye procedures 73
hospital care 11
inpatient care 11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD.

Gender
Male 62
Female 106
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 144
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 43
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 18
Less than 65 68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD in 2014

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 34
Dementia 11
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD treated as a neurologist in Se Grand Rapids, MI during 2015 were eye procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 204
eye procedures 92
hospital care 14
inpatient care 14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD.

Gender
Male 138
Female 202
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 294
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 102
From 75 to 84 74
85 and over 46
Less than 65 118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD in 2015

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 35
Dementia 16
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD treated as a neurologist in Se Grand Rapids, MI during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 210
eye procedures 79

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD.

Gender
Male 64
Female 102
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 140
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 46
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 14
Less than 65 68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD in 2016

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 30
Dementia 14
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD treated as a neurologist in Se Grand Rapids, MI during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 209
eye procedures 126

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD.

Gender
Male 53
Female 100
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 126
Black 15
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 29
85 and over 12
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD in 2017

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 23
Dementia 13
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD treated as a neurologist in Se Grand Rapids, MI during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 244
eye procedures 168

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD.

Gender
Male 67
Female 102
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 143
Black 14
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 67
From 75 to 84 30
85 and over 17
Less than 65 55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD in 2018

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 29
Dementia 24
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD treated as a neurologist in Se Grand Rapids, MI during 2019 were eye procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 236
eye procedures 182
hospital care 14
inpatient care 14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD.

Gender
Male 72
Female 110
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 155
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 37
85 and over 14
Less than 65 76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD in 2019

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 31
Dementia 24
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD treated as a neurologist in Se Grand Rapids, MI during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 158
eye procedures 74

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD.

Gender
Male 36
Female 99
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 113
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 30
85 and over 11
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD in 2020

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 48
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 33
Dementia 14
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD treated as a neurologist in Se Grand Rapids, MI during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 132
eye procedures 80

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD.

Gender
Male 48
Female 90
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 118
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 57
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD in 2021

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 28
Dementia 13
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD treated as a neurologist in Se Grand Rapids, MI during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 145
eye procedures 107

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD.

Gender
Male 42
Female 88
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 109
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 46
From 75 to 84 42
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 31
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 34
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD treated as a neurologist in Se Grand Rapids, MI were eye procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 192
eye procedures 94
hospital care 20
inpatient care 20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD.

Gender
Male 57
Female 96
Ethnicity
Black / African American 2
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 122
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 29
85 and over 12
Less than 65 52
65 to 74 50

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 14
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 27
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Dementia 11
Cancer 8

Education & Training

Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD graduated from University of the Philippines College of Medicine. He completed residency at Sparrow Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: University of the Philippines College of Medicine

Residency: Sparrow Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicare Advantage, Priority Health, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Meridian Medicare, Physician Group Incentive Program PGIP, BCN Partnered Product HMO, Aetna Cofinity Commercial, BCN HMO, Together Health USH&L and BCN Trinity Health Partners.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicare Advantage
Priority Health
United Healthcare
Medicaid
Humana
Meridian Medicare
Physician Group Incentive Program PGIP
BCN Partnered Product HMO
Aetna Cofinity Commercial
BCN HMO
Together Health USH&L
BCN Trinity Health Partners

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 256 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Se Grand Rapids, MI. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ronel Natividad Santos, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. $295 Zecuity
$107
$188
Horizon Therapeutics plc $292 TEPEZZA
$292
Amgen Inc. $120 Aimovig
$120
Genentech USA, Inc. $111 OCREVUS
$111
Biogen Idec Inc. $91 PLEGRIDY
$42 		TECFIDERA
$37 		AVONEX
$12
Other $256 Ponvory
$60 		SABRIL
$31 		Gilenya
$21 		Betaseron
$15 		NON-PRODUCT
$14 		Other
$114
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $824
Education $341

Biography

Dr. Ronel Santos sees patients in East Lansing, MI, Se Grand Rapids, MI, and Grand Rapids, MI. His medical specialty is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He has a special interest in multiple sclerosis (MS) and headache. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Santos appears to be an in-network provider for Molina Healthcare, Humana, and Priority Health, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Santos obtained his medical school training at the University of the Philippines College of Medicine and performed his residency at Sparrow Hospital. He is affiliated with Trinity Health. According to Trinity Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in SE Grand Rapids, MI.