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2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician NPI 1770732216 MD
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician in Arecibo, 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 158 in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) 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.
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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 234 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician avg: 289
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Arthur Tollinchi, MD filed 3,549 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, prescribing 87% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
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.
Arthur Tollinchi, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,549 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Arthur Tollinchi, 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).
What does the federal data show about Arthur Tollinchi, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,549 12× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician. 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).
Arthur Tollinchi, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at CARR 2 KM 63.1, Arecibo, PR, 00614, with a listed phone of (939) 258-2989. NPI 1770732216 was issued on 09/09/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,549 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 234 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $196K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 158 enrolled providers across 40 states and an average of 289 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 | 1770732216 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/09/2008 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Arthur Tollinchi, MD - brand share 12.0%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 3,549 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.
3,549
Total Claims
$196K
Total Drug Cost
234
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,593
- Total Day Supply
- 150,936
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $151K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $44K
- Opioid Claims
- 44 (1.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 248
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.72
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 79, 65-74: 83, 75-84: 56, 85+: 16
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Arthur Tollinchi, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
186 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
143 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
132 claims
- Synthroid
Synthroid
128 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
119 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
117 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
109 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
92 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 186 |
| Lisinopril | 143 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 132 |
| Synthroid Levothyroxine Sodium | 128 |
| Losartan Potassium | 119 |
| Gabapentin | 117 |
| Metformin Hcl | 109 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 92 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 90 |
| Azithromycin | 89 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician Overview
How Arthur Tollinchi, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
158
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician Providers in US
40
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician
289
Avg Claims per Provider
Arthur Tollinchi, MD's 3,549 claims are above the specialty average of 289.
Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency 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 Tollinchi.
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur Tollinchi, MD's specialty? ▼
Arthur Tollinchi, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician and practices in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does Arthur Tollinchi, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Arthur Tollinchi, MD wrote 3,549 Medicare Part D claims totaling $196K in drug costs for 234 beneficiaries.
Where is Arthur Tollinchi, MD located? ▼
Arthur Tollinchi, MD is located at CARR 2 KM 63.1, Arecibo, PR, 00614. Phone: (939) 258-2989.
What is Arthur Tollinchi, MD's NPI number? ▼
Arthur Tollinchi, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770732216, issued on 09/09/2008.
Does Arthur Tollinchi, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Arthur Tollinchi, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $151K in brand drug costs.
Does Arthur Tollinchi, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Arthur Tollinchi, MD had 44 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 158 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician providers across 40 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider writes 289 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Arthur Tollinchi, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Arthur Tollinchi, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Arthur Tollinchi, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Arthur Tollinchi, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,549 Part D claims and 234 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Arthur Tollinchi, MD's credentials? ▼
Arthur Tollinchi, MD's NPI is 1770732216 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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