2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1629173141
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ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO

General Practice Physician in ISABELA, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 298 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO filed 4,879 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Physician in ISABELA, Puerto Rico, prescribing 99% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
99%
generic prescribing

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ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

4,879 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO 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 ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/13/2006

NPI 1629173141

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,879 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

General Practice Physician share within Puerto Rico

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
General Practice Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — 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).

ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider at 254 CALLE LAS VEGAS, ISABELA, PR, 00662, with a listed phone of (787) 872-6176. NPI 1629173141 was issued on 09/13/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VELEZ-CORCHADO 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 4,879 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 298 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $74K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count. 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.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

254 CALLE LAS VEGAS
ISABELA, PR 00662

Provider Details

NPI 1629173141
Specialty General Practice Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/13/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO — brand share 1.0%
Specialty average (est.)

1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 4,879 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.

4,879
Total Claims
$74K
Total Drug Cost
298
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,929
Total Day Supply
147,165
Brand vs Generic
1% brand / 99% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$23K
Generic Drug Cost
$51K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
59.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.69
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 196, 65-74: 81, 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 ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Clonazepam
701
Temazepam
594
Fluoxetine Hcl
367
Sertraline Hcl
318
Quetiapine Fumarate
311
Trazodone Hcl
296
Lorazepam
266
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
212
Risperidone
171
Zolpidem Tartrate
164

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

General Practice Physician Overview

How ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO's 4,879 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

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

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO's specialty?
ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in ISABELA, Puerto Rico.
How much does ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO wrote 4,879 Medicare Part D claims totaling $74K in drug costs for 298 beneficiaries.
Where is ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO located?
ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO is located at 254 CALLE LAS VEGAS, ISABELA, PR, 00662. Phone: (787) 872-6176.
What is ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO's NPI number?
ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629173141, issued on 09/13/2006.
Does ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO's prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $23K in brand drug costs.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Temazepam, Fluoxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO accept Medicare?
ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,879 Part D claims and 298 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO's credentials?
ARBEL VELEZ-CORCHADO's NPI is 1629173141. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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