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2026 NPPES data Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1104244508 M.D.
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Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in San German, Puerto Rico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,254 in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 626 beneficiaries · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 493
Generic prescribing
>99%
generic claims · <1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$3.7K
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Alberto Criado, M.D. filed 3,071 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in San German, Puerto Rico, prescribing >99% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- >99%
- generic prescribing
- $3.7K
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Alberto Criado, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,071 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Alberto Criado, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Alberto Criado, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,071 6× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Alberto Criado, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at EDIFICIO SAN VICENTE DE PAUL OF 602 603, San German, PR, 00683, with a listed phone of (939) 454-4555. NPI 1104244508 was issued on 04/02/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,071 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 626 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $52K in drug spend, split <1% brand-name and >99% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.5%.
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,254 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 493 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1104244508 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/02/2014 |
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Alberto Criado, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$3.7K
Largest payer
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Alberto Criado, M.D. - brand share 1.0%
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician average
<1% brand-name claims vs >99% generic, on 3,071 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
3,071
Total Claims
$52K
Total Drug Cost
626
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,125
- Total Day Supply
- 44,132
- Brand vs Generic
- <1% brand / >99% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $6K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $46K
- Opioid Claims
- 723 (23.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 401
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.80
- Gender Split
- 69% female / 31% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 116, 65-74: 320, 75-84: 171, 85+: 19
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Alberto Criado, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
540 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
410 claims
- Diclofenac Potassium
Diclofenac Potassium
390 claims
- Celecoxib
Celecoxib
352 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
348 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
289 claims
- Mupirocin
Mupirocin
284 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium 122
Diclofenac Sodium
122 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 540 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 410 |
| Diclofenac Potassium | 390 |
| Celecoxib | 352 |
| Cephalexin | 348 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 289 |
| Mupirocin | 284 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 122 |
| Methylprednisolone | 64 |
| Enoxaparin Sodium | 42 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview
How Alberto Criado, M.D. fits within the Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
1,254
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
51
States with Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
493
Avg Claims per Provider
Alberto Criado, M.D.'s 3,071 claims are above the specialty average of 493.
Nearby Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Criado.
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Puerto Rico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alberto Criado, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Alberto Criado, M.D. specializes in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in San German, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Alberto Criado, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Alberto Criado, M.D. wrote 3,071 Medicare Part D claims totaling $52K in drug costs for 626 beneficiaries.
Where is Alberto Criado, M.D. located? ▼
Alberto Criado, M.D. is located at EDIFICIO SAN VICENTE DE PAUL OF 602 603, San German, PR, 00683. Phone: (939) 454-4555.
What is Alberto Criado, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Alberto Criado, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104244508, issued on 04/02/2014.
Does Alberto Criado, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Alberto Criado, M.D.'s prescribing is <1% brand-name and >99% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does Alberto Criado, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Alberto Criado, M.D. had 723 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.5%.
How many Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,254 Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 493 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alberto Criado, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Alberto Criado, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Tramadol Hcl, Diclofenac Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alberto Criado, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Alberto Criado, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,071 Part D claims and 626 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alberto Criado, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Alberto Criado, M.D.'s NPI is 1104244508 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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