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CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA

Surgical Assistant in MIAMI, Florida. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 233 beneficiaries · Surgical Assistant avg: 936
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA filed 4,912 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Surgical Assistant in MIAMI, Florida, prescribing 90% generic.

5K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing

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.

CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

4,912 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/18/2021

NPI 1215506878

Primary specialty

Surgical Assistant

Niche

4,505 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,912 425% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 936

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Surgical Assistant compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Surgical Assistant share within Florida

1. Surgical Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgical Assistant share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Surgical Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Surgical Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgical Assistant) — 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).

CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Assistant provider holding NPFA credentials at 16400 SW 173RD AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33187, with a listed phone of (786) 488-4301. NPI 1215506878 was issued on 06/18/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DIAZ VALLADARES 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 4,912 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 233 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $193K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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.

Surgical Assistant is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,505 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 936 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

16400 SW 173RD AVE
MIAMI, FL 33187

Provider Details

NPI 1215506878
Specialty Surgical Assistant
Credentials NPFA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/18/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA 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.

JESUCRISTO MEDICAL GROUP LLC
HIALEAH, FL

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

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA. To verify CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 4,912 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.

4,912
Total Claims
$193K
Total Drug Cost
233
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,759
Total Day Supply
189,567
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$140K
Generic Drug Cost
$51K
Antibiotic Claims
207

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.86
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 122, 75-84: 67, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA 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
Diclofenac Sodium
317
Atorvastatin Calcium
252
Pantoprazole Sodium
226
Metformin Hcl
213
Sildenafil Citrate
160
Gabapentin
137
Losartan Potassium
117
Azithromycin
112
Lisinopril
110
Montelukast Sodium
95

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

Surgical Assistant Overview

How CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA fits within the Surgical Assistant landscape nationally.

4,505
Surgical Assistant Providers in US
52
States with Surgical Assistant
936
Avg Claims per Provider

CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA's 4,912 claims are above the specialty average of 936.

Nearby Surgical Assistant Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DIAZ VALLADARES.

Compare Surgical Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA's specialty?
CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA specializes in Surgical Assistant and practices in MIAMI, Florida. Credentials: NPFA.
How much does CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA wrote 4,912 Medicare Part D claims totaling $193K in drug costs for 233 beneficiaries.
Where is CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA located?
CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA is located at 16400 SW 173RD AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33187. Phone: (786) 488-4301.
What is CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA's NPI number?
CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215506878, issued on 06/18/2021.
Does CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $140K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgical Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 4,505 Surgical Assistant providers across 52 states in the US. The average Surgical Assistant provider writes 936 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA accept Medicare?
CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,912 Part D claims and 233 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA's credentials?
CARLOS DIAZ VALLADARES, NPFA's NPI is 1215506878 with credentials NPFA. 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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