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2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1235122599 MD
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Acupuncturist in Vega Baja, 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 33,339 in Acupuncturist, 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
292
Medicare Part D claims · 102 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$218.73
4 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
Angel Torres Sanchez, MD filed 292 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acupuncturist in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, prescribing 90% generic.
- 292
- Part D claims, 2023
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- $218.73
- 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.
Angel Torres Sanchez, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
292 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
What does the federal data show about Angel Torres Sanchez, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Acupuncturist
Medicare Part D claims
292 63% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Acupuncturist 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 Acupuncturist. 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).
Angel Torres Sanchez, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding MD credentials at 618 CALLE ASIS, Vega Baja, PR, 00693, with a listed phone of (787) 485-1088. NPI 1235122599 was issued on 08/23/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 292 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 102 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count.
Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,339 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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 | 1235122599 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Acupuncturist |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/23/2005 |
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 Angel Torres Sanchez, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$219
Largest payer
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, 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 · Typical
Angel Torres Sanchez, MD - brand share 10.0%
Acupuncturist average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 292 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.
292
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
102
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 318
- Total Day Supply
- 6,520
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $7K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 45
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.19
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 38, 75-84: 28, 85+: 22
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Angel Torres Sanchez, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Famotidine
Famotidine
23 claims
- Synthroid
Synthroid
15 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
13 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
12 claims
- Donepezil Hcl
Donepezil Hcl
11 claims
- Lactulose
Lactulose
11 claims
- Metronidazole
Metronidazole
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Famotidine | 23 |
| Synthroid Levothyroxine Sodium | 15 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 13 |
| Gabapentin | 12 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 11 |
| Lactulose | 11 |
| Metronidazole | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Acupuncturist Overview
How Angel Torres Sanchez, MD fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.
33,339
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider
Angel Torres Sanchez, MD's 292 claims are below the specialty average of 797.
Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Torres Sanchez.
Dr. Claudino Arias
MD
Cayey, PR
Dr. Jose Arroyo
MD
Aibonito, PR
Dr. Gretchen Borges Leon
ND
Humacao, PR
Dr. Jaime Cabre
LIC. ACUPUNCTURIST
San Juan, PR
Dr. Arturo Carrion
MD FAAFP
Caguas, PR
Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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 Acupuncturist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Angel Torres Sanchez, MD's specialty? ▼
Angel Torres Sanchez, MD specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does Angel Torres Sanchez, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Angel Torres Sanchez, MD wrote 292 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 102 beneficiaries.
Where is Angel Torres Sanchez, MD located? ▼
Angel Torres Sanchez, MD is located at 618 CALLE ASIS, Vega Baja, PR, 00693. Phone: (787) 485-1088.
What is Angel Torres Sanchez, MD's NPI number? ▼
Angel Torres Sanchez, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235122599, issued on 08/23/2005.
Does Angel Torres Sanchez, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Angel Torres Sanchez, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 33,339 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Angel Torres Sanchez, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Angel Torres Sanchez, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine, Synthroid, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Angel Torres Sanchez, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Angel Torres Sanchez, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 292 Part D claims and 102 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Angel Torres Sanchez, MD's credentials? ▼
Angel Torres Sanchez, MD's NPI is 1235122599 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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