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2026 NPPES data Surgical Assistant NPI 1215506878 NPFA
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Surgical Assistant in Miami, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 4,527 in Surgical Assistant, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 233 beneficiaries · Surgical Assistant avg: 936
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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 89% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- 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
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 reportedPrimary specialty
Surgical Assistant
Medicare Part D claims
4,912 5× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Surgical Assistant compares to other specialties among Florida 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 Surgical Assistant. 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 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.
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 89% generic by claim count.
Surgical Assistant is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,527 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
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%
Surgical Assistant average
10% brand-name claims vs 89% 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 / 89% 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
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
317 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
252 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
226 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
213 claims
- Sildenafil Citrate
Sildenafil Citrate
160 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
137 claims
- Losartan Potassium 117
Losartan Potassium
117 claims
- Azithromycin 112
Azithromycin
112 claims
| 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.
4,527
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.
Dr. Barbara Abate Pellecchia
SA-C
Pembroke Pines, FL
Dr. Abraham Abdemur
MD,CSA
Melbourne, FL
Dr. Elias Abou Kheir Abou Kheir
SA-C
Miami, FL
Dr. Irehm Abraham Rosario
SA-C
West Palm Beach, FL
Dr. Pedro Abreu Faure
SA-C
Naples, FL
Compare Surgical Assistant 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 Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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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 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $140K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgical Assistant providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 4,527 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
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).
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