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2026 NPPES data General Practice Dentistry NPI 1578568598 D.M.D.
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General Practice Dentistry in Ponce, 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 121,627 in General Practice Dentistry, 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
130
Medicare Part D claims · 70 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Carlos Benitez, D.M.D. filed 130 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Dentistry in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
- 130
- Part D claims, 2023
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Carlos Benitez, D.M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
130 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Carlos Benitez, D.M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
General Practice Dentistry
Medicare Part D claims
130 59% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How General Practice Dentistry 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 General Practice Dentistry. 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).
Carlos Benitez, D.M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding D.M.D. credentials at 609 AVE TITO CASTRO, Ponce, PR, 00716, with a listed phone of (787) 841-1419. NPI 1578568598 was issued on 06/16/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 130 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 70 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $834 in drug spend.
General Practice Dentistry is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 121,627 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 82 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 | 1578568598 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | General Practice Dentistry |
| Credentials | D.M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/16/2005 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
130
Total Claims
$834
Total Drug Cost
70
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 138
- Total Day Supply
- 1,160
- Generic Drug Cost
- $812
- Antibiotic Claims
- 70
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.38
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Carlos Benitez, D.M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clindamycin Hcl
Clindamycin Hcl
53 claims
- Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen
46 claims
- Amoxicillin 16
Amoxicillin
16 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clindamycin Hcl | 53 |
| Ibuprofen | 46 |
| Amoxicillin | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
General Practice Dentistry Overview
How Carlos Benitez, D.M.D. fits within the General Practice Dentistry landscape nationally.
121,627
General Practice Dentistry Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Dentistry
82
Avg Claims per Provider
Carlos Benitez, D.M.D.'s 130 claims are above the specialty average of 82.
Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Benitez.
Ricardo Abella
Bayamon, PR
Dr. Ricardo Abrams
M.D.
Moca, PR
Dr. Carlos Abreu Girald
DMD
Aguadilla, PR
Dr. Ines Acaron
D.D.S.
San Juan, PR
Dr. Mariela Acevedo
D.M.D.
San Juan, PR
Compare General Practice Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 General Practice Dentistry peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlos Benitez, D.M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Carlos Benitez, D.M.D. specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Credentials: D.M.D..
How much does Carlos Benitez, D.M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Carlos Benitez, D.M.D. wrote 130 Medicare Part D claims totaling $834 in drug costs for 70 beneficiaries.
Where is Carlos Benitez, D.M.D. located? ▼
Carlos Benitez, D.M.D. is located at 609 AVE TITO CASTRO, Ponce, PR, 00716. Phone: (787) 841-1419.
What is Carlos Benitez, D.M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Carlos Benitez, D.M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578568598, issued on 06/16/2005.
How many General Practice Dentistry providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 121,627 General Practice Dentistry providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Dentistry provider writes 82 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Carlos Benitez, D.M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Carlos Benitez, D.M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clindamycin Hcl, Ibuprofen, Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Carlos Benitez, D.M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Carlos Benitez, D.M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 130 Part D claims and 70 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Carlos Benitez, D.M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Carlos Benitez, D.M.D.'s NPI is 1578568598 with credentials D.M.D.. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.