2026 NPPES data Hepatology Physician NPI 1447888318 MD, PHD
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AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD

Hepatology Physician in NEW YORK, New York. 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
356
Medicare Part D claims · 65 beneficiaries · Hepatology Physician avg: 803
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$281.96
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD filed 356 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hepatology Physician in NEW YORK, New York, prescribing 84% generic.

356
Part D claims, 2023
84%
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.

AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

356 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD 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 AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/27/2020

NPI 1447888318

Primary specialty

Hepatology Physician

Rare

281 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

356 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 803

Specialty distribution in New York

How Hepatology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Hepatology Physician share within New York

1. Hepatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hepatology Physician share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hepatology Physician provider holding MD, PHD credentials at 17 E 102ND ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10029, with a listed phone of (212) 241-7270. NPI 1447888318 was issued on 03/27/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ 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 356 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 65 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $327K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% 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.

Hepatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 281 enrolled providers across 36 states and an average of 803 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

17 E 102ND ST
NEW YORK, NY 10029

Provider Details

NPI 1447888318
Specialty Hepatology Physician
Credentials MD, PHD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/27/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD 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.

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
NEW YORK, NY

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 AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$282

Largest payer

ShockWave Medical, 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 — New York NYSBPMC 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 ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD. To verify AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC 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 New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 356 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.

356
Total Claims
$327K
Total Drug Cost
65
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
403
Total Day Supply
11,442
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$305K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.07
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD 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
Carvedilol
78
Ursodiol
70
Lactulose
31
Xifaxan
Rifaximin
25
Pantoprazole Sodium
21
Entecavir
18
Omeprazole
15
Mycophenolate Mofetil
14
Prednisone
14

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

Hepatology Physician Overview

How AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD fits within the Hepatology Physician landscape nationally.

281
Hepatology Physician Providers in US
36
States with Hepatology Physician
803
Avg Claims per Provider

AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD's 356 claims are below the specialty average of 803.

Nearby Hepatology Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ.

Compare Hepatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD's specialty?
AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD specializes in Hepatology Physician and practices in NEW YORK, New York. Credentials: MD, PHD.
How much does AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD wrote 356 Medicare Part D claims totaling $327K in drug costs for 65 beneficiaries.
Where is AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD located?
AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD is located at 17 E 102ND ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10029. Phone: (212) 241-7270.
What is AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD's NPI number?
AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447888318, issued on 03/27/2020.
Does AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $305K in brand drug costs.
How many Hepatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 281 Hepatology Physician providers across 36 states in the US. The average Hepatology Physician provider writes 803 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carvedilol, Ursodiol, Lactulose. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD accept Medicare?
AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD appears in CMS Medicare data with 356 Part D claims and 65 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD's credentials?
AUGUSTO VILLANUEVA RODRIGUEZ, MD, PHD's NPI is 1447888318 with credentials MD, PHD. 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).

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