NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1508969833 MD FACP FACG
Verify on CMS → Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG
Gastroenterology 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 17,061 in Gastroenterology 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 410 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 848
Generic prescribing
72%
generic claims · 28% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$274.01
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG filed 1,146 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Gastroenterology Physician in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, prescribing 72% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 72%
- generic prescribing
- $274.01
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥77th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1508969833), first enumerated 09/05/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,146 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$274.01 in reported industry payments (7 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1508969833 · Gastroenterology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1508969833
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 17K Gastroenterology Physician
- RX-MID 1,146
- BOOK-THIN 156 in Puerto Rico
- PHOTO-ENUM John Helzberg, M.D. · 2006
Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,146 ≥ 77th percentile 77% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG 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 Latimer, MD FACP FACG?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,146 35% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1508969833 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology Physician |
| Credentials | MD FACP FACG |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/05/2006 |
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 Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$274
Largest payer
ABBVIE INC.
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 · Above average
Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG - brand share 28.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average
28% brand-name claims vs 72% generic, on 1,146 2024 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 2024.
1,146
Total Claims
$104K
Total Drug Cost
410
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,241.733
- Total Day Supply
- 21,222
- Brand vs Generic
- 28% brand / 72% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $82K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $22K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 33
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.60
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 61, 65-74: 225, 75-84: 105, 85+: 19
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Famotidine
Famotidine
140 claims
- Suprep
Suprep
117 claims
- Fentanyl Citrate
Fentanyl Citrate
112 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
99 claims
- Sod Sulf-Potass Su…
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf
92 claims
- Midazolam Hcl
Midazolam Hcl
91 claims
- Buspirone Hcl 52
Buspirone Hcl
52 claims
- Sucralfate 43
Sucralfate
43 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Famotidine | 140 |
| Suprep Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates | 117 |
| Fentanyl Citrate Fentanyl Citrate/Pf | 112 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 99 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates | 92 |
| Midazolam Hcl Midazolam Hcl/Pf | 91 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 52 |
| Sucralfate | 43 |
| Cholestyramine Cholestyramine (With Sugar) | 28 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gastroenterology Physician Overview
How Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.
17,061
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
848
Avg Claims per Provider
Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG's 1,146 claims are above the specialty average of 848.
Nationwide Gastroenterology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Latimer, both outside Puerto Rico so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Latimer.
One of 156 Gastroenterology Physician providers enrolled in Puerto Rico, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Yamilka Abreu Delgado
MD
Humacao, PR
Dr. Melvyn Acosta
M.D.
Hato Rey, PR
Dr. Mamie Annexy Lopez
MD
Manati, PR
Dr. Ivan Antunez Gonzalez
M.D.
Guaynabo, PR
Dr. Nestor Aponte-Reyes
MD
Manati, PR
Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG's specialty? ▼
Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD FACP FACG.
How much does Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG wrote 1,146 Medicare Part D claims totaling $104K in drug costs for 410 beneficiaries.
Where is Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG located? ▼
Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG is located at EDIF CADILLA, Bayamon, PR, 00961. Phone: (787) 780-6095.
What is Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG's NPI number? ▼
Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508969833, issued on 09/05/2006.
Does Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG's prescribing is 28% brand-name and 72% generic drugs by claim count, with $82K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 17,061 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 848 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG's most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine, Suprep, Fentanyl Citrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG accept Medicare? ▼
Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,146 Part D claims and 410 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG's credentials? ▼
Carlos Latimer, MD FACP FACG's NPI is 1508969833 with credentials MD FACP FACG. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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