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2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician NPI 1720159965 MD
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Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician in Bayamon, 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 673 in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician, 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
723
Medicare Part D claims · 310 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician avg: 218
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Carlos Fraga, MD filed 723 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
- 723
- Part D claims, 2023
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Carlos Fraga, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
723 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Carlos Fraga, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Carlos Fraga, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
723 232% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician 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 Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician. 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 Fraga, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 100 PASEO SAN PABLO, Bayamon, PR, 00961, with a listed phone of (787) 798-4989. NPI 1720159965 was issued on 11/10/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 723 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 310 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.1%.
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 673 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 218 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 | 1720159965 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/10/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
723
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
310
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 865
- Total Day Supply
- 17,738
- Generic Drug Cost
- $12K
- Opioid Claims
- 95 (13.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 93
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.75
- Gender Split
- 75% female / 25% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 86, 65-74: 131, 75-84: 78, 85+: 15
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Carlos Fraga, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
280 claims
- Tramadol Hcl-Aceta… 72
Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen
72 claims
- Mupirocin 69
Mupirocin
69 claims
- Cefuroxime 59
Cefuroxime
59 claims
- Meloxicam 39
Meloxicam
39 claims
- Methylprednisolone 32
Methylprednisolone
32 claims
- Ammonium Lactate 26
Ammonium Lactate
26 claims
- Levofloxacin 20
Levofloxacin
20 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 280 |
| Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophen | 72 |
| Mupirocin | 69 |
| Cefuroxime Cefuroxime Axetil | 59 |
| Meloxicam | 39 |
| Methylprednisolone | 32 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 26 |
| Levofloxacin | 20 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 14 |
| Clobetasol Emollient Clobetasol Propionate/Emoll | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Overview
How Carlos Fraga, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
673
Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Providers in US
51
States with Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician
218
Avg Claims per Provider
Carlos Fraga, MD's 723 claims are above the specialty average of 218.
Nearby Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Fraga.
Dr. Kenneth Cintron Velazquez
M.D.
Bayamon, PR
Dr. Elena Iguina Gonzalez
M.D.
Cayey, PR
Dr. Jose Perez Maldonado
MD
San Juan, PR
Compare Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician 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 Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlos Fraga, MD's specialty? ▼
Carlos Fraga, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician and practices in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does Carlos Fraga, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Carlos Fraga, MD wrote 723 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 310 beneficiaries.
Where is Carlos Fraga, MD located? ▼
Carlos Fraga, MD is located at 100 PASEO SAN PABLO, Bayamon, PR, 00961. Phone: (787) 798-4989.
What is Carlos Fraga, MD's NPI number? ▼
Carlos Fraga, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720159965, issued on 11/10/2006.
Does Carlos Fraga, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Carlos Fraga, MD had 95 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.1%.
How many Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 673 Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician provider writes 218 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Carlos Fraga, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Carlos Fraga, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Carlos Fraga, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Carlos Fraga, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 723 Part D claims and 310 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Carlos Fraga, MD's credentials? ▼
Carlos Fraga, MD's NPI is 1720159965 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
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.
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