2026 NPPES data Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician NPI 1174772255 MD
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AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in RIO PIEDRAS, 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
306
Medicare Part D claims · 117 beneficiaries · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician avg: 196
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 306 claims across 117 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD filed 306 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, 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).

AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/15/2008

NPI 1174772255

Primary specialty

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician

Niche

1,608 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

306 56% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 196

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within Puerto Rico

1. Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Colon & Rectal Surgery 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).

AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider practicing in RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1174772255. 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.

AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at UNIVERSITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL - 3RD FLOOR, RIO PIEDRAS, PR, 00935, with a listed phone of (787) 754-0101. NPI 1174772255 was issued on 09/15/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DELGADO-CIFUENTES 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 306 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 117 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.8%. 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.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,608 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 196 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

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL - 3RD FLOOR
RIO PIEDRAS, PR 00935

Provider Details

NPI 1174772255
Specialty Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/15/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, 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.

RECINTO DE CIENCIAS MEDICAS
SAN JUAN, PR

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 306 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.

306
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
117
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
318
Total Day Supply
4,815
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
30 (9.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.62
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
66
Pantoprazole Sodium
66
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
20
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
11
Suprep
"Sodium
N/A

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

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Overview

How AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD fits within the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

1,608
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in US
50
States with Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
196
Avg Claims per Provider

AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD's 306 claims are above the specialty average of 196.

Nearby Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

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

Compare Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD's specialty?
AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD specializes in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician and practices in RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD wrote 306 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 117 beneficiaries.
Where is AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD located?
AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD is located at UNIVERSITY DISTRICT HOSPITAL - 3RD FLOOR, RIO PIEDRAS, PR, 00935. Phone: (787) 754-0101.
What is AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD's NPI number?
AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174772255, issued on 09/15/2008.
Does AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
Does AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD had 30 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.8%.
How many Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,608 Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider writes 196 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Pantoprazole Sodium, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD accept Medicare?
AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 306 Part D claims and 117 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD's credentials?
AURA DELGADO-CIFUENTES, MD's NPI is 1174772255 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).

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