2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1962462184 MD
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ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in SAN JUAN, 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
21K
Medicare Part D claims · 726 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 21K claims across 726 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD filed 21,071 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, 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).

ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/23/2006

NPI 1962462184

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,779 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

21,071 334% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,854

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Puerto Rico

1. Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) 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.

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ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1962462184. 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.

ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1028 AVE F D ROOSEVELT, SAN JUAN, PR, 00920, with a listed phone of (787) 781-8272. NPI 1962462184 was issued on 03/23/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CRUZ IGARTUA 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 21,071 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 726 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 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

1028 AVE F D ROOSEVELT
SAN JUAN, PR 00920

Provider Details

NPI 1962462184
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/23/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 21,071 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.

21,071
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
726
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
27,077
Total Day Supply
775,925
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$867K
Generic Drug Cost
$278K
Opioid Claims
365 (1.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
310

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.61
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 79, 65-74: 277, 75-84: 249, 85+: 121

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
881
Gabapentin
849
Losartan Potassium
800
Simvastatin
765
Famotidine
691
Amlodipine Besylate
650
Levothyroxine Sodium
531
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
511
Omeprazole
507
Metformin Hcl
485

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

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider

ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD's 21,071 claims are above the specialty average of 4,854.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family 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 CRUZ IGARTUA.

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD's specialty?
ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD wrote 21,071 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 726 beneficiaries.
Where is ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD located?
ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD is located at 1028 AVE F D ROOSEVELT, SAN JUAN, PR, 00920. Phone: (787) 781-8272.
What is ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD's NPI number?
ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962462184, issued on 03/23/2006.
Does ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $867K in brand drug costs.
Does ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD had 365 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, 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 ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD accept Medicare?
ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 21,071 Part D claims and 726 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD's credentials?
ARIEL CRUZ IGARTUA, MD's NPI is 1962462184 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.

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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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