2026 NPPES data Physical Therapist NPI 1730417809 MD
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ALEX NIEVES, MD

Physical Therapist in SALINAS, Puerto Rico. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 189 beneficiaries · Physical Therapist avg: 681
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$151.69
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ALEX NIEVES, MD is a Physical Therapist ([object Object]) practicing in SALINAS, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 189 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $151.69 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ALEX NIEVES, MD filed 3,379 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SALINAS, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ALEX NIEVES, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/30/2009

NPI 1730417809

Primary specialty

Physical Therapist

High-volume

254,681 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,379 396% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 681

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Physical Therapist compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Physical Therapist share within Puerto Rico

1. Physical Therapist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Therapist share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physical Therapist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physical Therapist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physical Therapist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physical Therapist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

ALEX NIEVES, MD is a Physical Therapist provider practicing in SALINAS, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1730417809. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ALEX NIEVES, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Therapist provider holding MD credentials at CALLE BALDORIOTY # 56, SALINAS, PR, 00751, with a listed phone of (787) 558-7888. NPI 1730417809 was issued on 11/30/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what NIEVES most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,379 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 189 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $278K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Physical Therapist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 254,681 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 681 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

CALLE BALDORIOTY # 56
SALINAS, PR 00751

Provider Details

NPI 1730417809
Specialty Physical Therapist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/30/2009

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 ALEX NIEVES, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$152

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 · Typical

ALEX NIEVES, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 3,379 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.

3,379
Total Claims
$278K
Total Drug Cost
189
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,497
Total Day Supply
185,461
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$224K
Generic Drug Cost
$52K
Opioid Claims
56 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
80

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.98
Gender Split
39% female / 61% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 77, 75-84: 65, 85+: 19

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
203
Gabapentin
178
Losartan Potassium
139
Famotidine
114
Metformin Hcl
109
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
106
Clonazepam
88
Tamsulosin Hcl
87
Simvastatin
83
Amlodipine Besylate
63

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physical Therapist Overview

How ALEX NIEVES, MD fits within the Physical Therapist landscape nationally.

254,681
Physical Therapist Providers in US
56
States with Physical Therapist
681
Avg Claims per Provider

ALEX NIEVES, MD's 3,379 claims are above the specialty average of 681.

Nearby Physical Therapist Providers in Puerto Rico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as NIEVES.

Compare Physical Therapist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ALEX NIEVES, MD's specialty?
ALEX NIEVES, MD specializes in Physical Therapist and practices in SALINAS, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does ALEX NIEVES, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ALEX NIEVES, MD wrote 3,379 Medicare Part D claims totaling $278K in drug costs for 189 beneficiaries.
Where is ALEX NIEVES, MD located?
ALEX NIEVES, MD is located at CALLE BALDORIOTY # 56, SALINAS, PR, 00751. Phone: (787) 558-7888.
What is ALEX NIEVES, MD's NPI number?
ALEX NIEVES, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730417809, issued on 11/30/2009.
Does ALEX NIEVES, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ALEX NIEVES, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $224K in brand drug costs.
Does ALEX NIEVES, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ALEX NIEVES, MD had 56 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Physical Therapist providers are there in the US?
There are 254,681 Physical Therapist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physical Therapist provider writes 681 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ALEX NIEVES, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ALEX NIEVES, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ALEX NIEVES, MD accept Medicare?
ALEX NIEVES, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,379 Part D claims and 189 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ALEX NIEVES, MD's credentials?
ALEX NIEVES, MD's NPI is 1730417809 with credentials MD. 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

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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