2026 NPPES data Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician NPI 1578791646 MD
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BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician in MAYAGUEZ, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 825 beneficiaries · Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician avg: 624
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$247.53
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 825 beneficiaries — 38% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $247.53 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 2,729 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/29/2009

NPI 1578791646

Primary specialty

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician

Rare

291 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,729 337% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 624

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within Puerto Rico

1. Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician share within Puerto Rico

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD is a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider practicing in MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1578791646. 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.

BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2625 AVE HOSTOS STE 1, MAYAGUEZ, PR, 00682, with a listed phone of (787) 476-0333. NPI 1578791646 was issued on 06/29/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COLON-ACEVEDO 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 2,729 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 825 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $181K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 98.913), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 291 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 624 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

2625 AVE HOSTOS STE 1
MAYAGUEZ, PR 00682

Provider Details

NPI 1578791646
Specialty Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/29/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
98.913
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, 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.

WEST EYE SPECIALISTS LLC
MAYAGUEZ, 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).

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 BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$248

Largest payer

Mallinckrodt Hospital Products 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD — brand share 38.0%
Specialty average (est.)

38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 2,729 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.

2,729
Total Claims
$181K
Total Drug Cost
825
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,136
Total Day Supply
68,875
Brand vs Generic
38% brand / 62% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$153K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K
Antibiotic Claims
135

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.10
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 92, 65-74: 377, 75-84: 259, 85+: 97

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
467
Fluorometholone
429
Prednisolone Acetate
303
Latanoprost
282
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha
205
Brimonidine Tartrate
143
Olopatadine Hcl
132
Restasis
Cyclosporine
98
Methylprednisolone
89
Dorzolamide Hcl
76

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

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Overview

How BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD fits within the Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

291
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician Providers in US
46
States with Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician
624
Avg Claims per Provider

BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD's 2,729 claims are above the specialty average of 624.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD's specialty?
BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD specializes in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician and practices in MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD wrote 2,729 Medicare Part D claims totaling $181K in drug costs for 825 beneficiaries.
What is BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD's Medicare quality score?
BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 98.913). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD located?
BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD is located at 2625 AVE HOSTOS STE 1, MAYAGUEZ, PR, 00682. Phone: (787) 476-0333.
What is BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD's NPI number?
BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578791646, issued on 06/29/2009.
Does BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD's prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $153K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 291 Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Physician provider writes 624 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Erythromycin, Fluorometholone, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD accept Medicare?
BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,729 Part D claims and 825 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD's credentials?
BETSY COLON-ACEVEDO, MD's NPI is 1578791646 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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