2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1962989301 MD
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BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in SAN JUAN, 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
85
Medicare Part D claims · 31 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
27%
generic claims · 73% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.4K
29 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 85 claims across 31 beneficiaries — 73% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.4K across 29 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD filed 85 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, 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).

BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/27/2018

NPI 1962989301

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

85 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1962989301. 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.

BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 572 CALLE DE DIEGO, SAN JUAN, PR, 00924, with a listed phone of (787) 634-0099. NPI 1962989301 was issued on 07/27/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COLON BARRETO 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 85 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 31 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $56K in drug spend, split 73% brand-name and 27% 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

572 CALLE DE DIEGO
SAN JUAN, PR 00924

Provider Details

NPI 1962989301
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/27/2018

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, 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.

CORREDOR AZUL INTEGRAL LLC
BAYAMN, 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 BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.4K

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 · Brand-heavy

BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD — brand share 73.0%
Specialty average (est.)

73% brand-name claims vs 27% generic, on 85 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.

85
Total Claims
$56K
Total Drug Cost
31
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
153
Total Day Supply
4,448
Brand vs Generic
73% brand / 27% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$55K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.17
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 13, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD's 85 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal 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 COLON BARRETO.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD's specialty?
BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD wrote 85 Medicare Part D claims totaling $56K in drug costs for 31 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD located?
BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD is located at 572 CALLE DE DIEGO, SAN JUAN, PR, 00924. Phone: (787) 634-0099.
What is BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD's NPI number?
BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962989301, issued on 07/27/2018.
Does BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD's prescribing is 73% brand-name and 27% generic drugs by claim count, with $55K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD accept Medicare?
BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 85 Part D claims and 31 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD's credentials?
BRIGIDA COLON BARRETO, MD's NPI is 1962989301 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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