2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1437132263 MD
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Arnaldo Torres, MD

Rheumatology Physician in St Petersburg, Florida. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 6,181 in Rheumatology 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.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is — no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 438 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$8.0K
255 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Arnaldo Torres, MD filed 3,187 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Rheumatology Physician in St Petersburg, Florida, prescribing 82% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
82%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

Arnaldo Torres, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,187 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

Arnaldo Torres, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Arnaldo Torres, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/25/2005

NPI 1437132263

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,187 55% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Largest specialties in Florida (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician — 16.1%Behavior Technician16.1%Mental Health Counselor — 4.8%Mental Health Counselor4.8%Family Nurse Practitioner — 4.5%Family Nurse Practitioner4.5%Pharmacist — 4.2%Pharmacist4.2%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 3.8%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.8%Physical Therapist — 3.1%Physical Therapist3.1%Rheumatology Physician — 0.1%Rheumatology Physician0.1%
Largest specialties in Florida (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Rheumatology 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).

Arnaldo Torres, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 620 10TH ST N # 3C, St Petersburg, FL, 33705, with a listed phone of (727) 824-8325. NPI 1437132263 was issued on 11/25/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Torres 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 3,187 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 438 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3.0 million in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.9%. 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.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

620 10TH ST N # 3C
St Petersburg, FL 33705

Provider Details

NPI 1437132263
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/25/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Arnaldo Torres, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

Baycare Medical Group, Inc.
St Petersburg, FL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 Arnaldo Torres, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$8.0K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Arnaldo Torres, MD. To verify Arnaldo Torres, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Arnaldo Torres, MD — brand share 17.0%
Rheumatology Physician average

17% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 3,187 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.

3,187
Total Claims
$3.0M
Total Drug Cost
438
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,079
Total Day Supply
147,359
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.9M
Generic Drug Cost
$94K
Opioid Claims
348 (10.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
13

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.82
Gender Split
79% female / 21% male
Age Distribution
<65: 61, 65-74: 197, 75-84: 143, 85+: 37

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Arnaldo Torres, MD 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
Prednisone
364
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
339
Meloxicam
197
Gabapentin
172
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
169
Celecoxib
123
Tramadol Hcl
120
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
89
Leflunomide
86
Alendronate Sodium
85

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How Arnaldo Torres, MD fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

Arnaldo Torres, MD's 3,187 claims are above the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Torres.

Compare Rheumatology Physician 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 Florida medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Rheumatology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arnaldo Torres, MD's specialty?
Arnaldo Torres, MD specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in St Petersburg, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does Arnaldo Torres, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Arnaldo Torres, MD wrote 3,187 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.0M in drug costs for 438 beneficiaries.
Where is Arnaldo Torres, MD located?
Arnaldo Torres, MD is located at 620 10TH ST N # 3C, St Petersburg, FL, 33705. Phone: (727) 824-8325.
What is Arnaldo Torres, MD's NPI number?
Arnaldo Torres, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437132263, issued on 11/25/2005.
Does Arnaldo Torres, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Arnaldo Torres, MD's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.9M in brand drug costs.
Does Arnaldo Torres, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Arnaldo Torres, MD had 348 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.9%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Arnaldo Torres, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Arnaldo Torres, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Arnaldo Torres, MD accept Medicare?
Arnaldo Torres, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,187 Part D claims and 438 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Arnaldo Torres, MD's credentials?
Arnaldo Torres, MD's NPI is 1437132263 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.

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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.