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Active
2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1326491747 MD
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Internal Medicine Physician in San Juan, 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 172,858 in Internal Medicine 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
467
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
46%
generic claims · 51% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.4K
43 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
Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD filed 467 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in San Juan, Puerto Rico, prescribing 46% generic.
- 467
- Part D claims, 2023
- 46%
- generic prescribing
- $1.4K
- 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.
Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
467 Top 38% higher than 62% 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)
Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD 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 Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
467 83% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Internal Medicine 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 Internal Medicine 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).
Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1801 AVE PONCE DE LEON STE 308, San Juan, PR, 00909, with a listed phone of (787) 726-1105. NPI 1326491747 was issued on 07/20/2016.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 467 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 39 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $162K in drug spend, split 51% brand-name and 46% generic by claim count.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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 | 1326491747 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/20/2016 |
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 Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.4K
Largest payer
Dexcom, 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 · Brand-heavy
Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD - brand share 51.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
51% brand-name claims vs 46% generic, on 467 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.
467
Total Claims
$162K
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 606
- Total Day Supply
- 17,937
- Brand vs Generic
- 51% brand / 46% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $158K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 63.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.20
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 20, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
52 claims
- Trulicity
Trulicity
38 claims
- Synthroid
Synthroid
35 claims
- Humalog
Humalog
23 claims
- Synjardy Xr 18
Synjardy Xr
18 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium 17
Rosuvastatin Calcium
17 claims
- Lisinopril 16
Lisinopril
16 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 13
Amlodipine Besylate
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 52 |
| Trulicity Dulaglutide | 38 |
| Synthroid Levothyroxine Sodium | 35 |
| Humalog Insulin Lispro | 23 |
| Synjardy Xr Empagliflozin/Metformin Hcl | 18 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 17 |
| Lisinopril | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 13 |
| Hydrocortisone | 13 |
| Metformin Hcl | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD's 467 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Aponte Velez.
Dr. Jamil Abouelhossen
MD
Fajardo, PR
Dr. James Abrams
MD
San Juan, PR
Fernando Abreu Gonzalez
San Juan, PR
Dr. Jumana Abuomar
M.D.
Canovanas, PR
Dr. Lourdes Acevedo
M.D.
Aguada, PR
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Puerto Rico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD's specialty? ▼
Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD wrote 467 Medicare Part D claims totaling $162K in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
Where is Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD located? ▼
Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD is located at 1801 AVE PONCE DE LEON STE 308, San Juan, PR, 00909. Phone: (787) 726-1105.
What is Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD's NPI number? ▼
Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326491747, issued on 07/20/2016.
Does Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD's prescribing is 51% brand-name and 46% generic drugs by claim count, with $158K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Trulicity, Synthroid. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 467 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD's credentials? ▼
Alexandra Aponte Velez, MD's NPI is 1326491747 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
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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