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2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1053368985 MD
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Acupuncturist in Toa 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 33,269 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
10K
Medicare Part D claims · 570 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$115.8
5 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
Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD filed 9,795 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acupuncturist in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, prescribing 85% generic.
- 10K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- generic prescribing
- $115.8
- 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.
Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
9,795 Top 2% higher than 98% 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 Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Acupuncturist
Medicare Part D claims
9,795 12× 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).
Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding MD credentials at 2765 AVE DOS PALMAS STE 102, Toa Baja, PR, 00949, with a listed phone of (787) 784-5000. NPI 1053368985 was issued on 05/27/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 9,795 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 570 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $807K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,269 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 | 1053368985 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Acupuncturist |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/27/2006 |
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 Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$116
Largest payer
PBG PUERTO RICO LLC
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
Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD - brand share 15.0%
Acupuncturist average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 9,795 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.
9,795
Total Claims
$807K
Total Drug Cost
570
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 21,710
- Total Day Supply
- 632,059
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $551K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $255K
- Opioid Claims
- 20 (0.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 287
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.47
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 60, 65-74: 216, 75-84: 213, 85+: 81
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
531 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
421 claims
- Synthroid
Synthroid
387 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
320 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
271 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
269 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
263 claims
- Famotidine
Famotidine
254 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 531 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 421 |
| Synthroid Levothyroxine Sodium | 387 |
| Gabapentin | 320 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 271 |
| Losartan Potassium | 269 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 263 |
| Famotidine | 254 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 247 |
| Metformin Hcl | 233 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Acupuncturist Overview
How Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.
33,269
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider
Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD's 9,795 claims are above 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 Fuentes-Aponte.
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
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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 Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD's specialty? ▼
Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD wrote 9,795 Medicare Part D claims totaling $807K in drug costs for 570 beneficiaries.
Where is Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD located? ▼
Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD is located at 2765 AVE DOS PALMAS STE 102, Toa Baja, PR, 00949. Phone: (787) 784-5000.
What is Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD's NPI number? ▼
Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053368985, issued on 05/27/2006.
Does Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $551K in brand drug costs.
Does Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD had 20 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 33,269 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Synthroid. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,795 Part D claims and 570 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD's credentials? ▼
Anselmo Fuentes-Aponte, MD's NPI is 1053368985 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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