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2026 NPPES data Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician NPI 1568599876 M.D.
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Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician in Phoenix, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 520 in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology 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
648
Medicare Part D claims · 143 beneficiaries · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$3.1K
36 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Carlos Orrego, M.D. filed 648 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician in Phoenix, Arizona, prescribing 77% generic.
- 648
- Part D claims, 2023
- 77%
- generic prescribing
- $3.1K
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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 Orrego, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
648 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 Orrego, M.D. 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 Orrego, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
648 63% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona 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 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology 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 Orrego, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 438 E SOUTHERN AVE STE 101, Phoenix, AZ, 85040, with a listed phone of (623) 439-9494. NPI 1568599876 was issued on 02/27/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 648 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 143 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $180K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% generic by claim count.
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 520 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 1,762 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 | 1568599876 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/27/2007 |
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 Orrego, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$3.1K
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
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 · Typical
Carlos Orrego, M.D. - brand share 23.0%
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician average
23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 648 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.
648
Total Claims
$180K
Total Drug Cost
143
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,708
- Total Day Supply
- 51,152
- Brand vs Generic
- 23% brand / 77% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $166K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $14K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.59
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 17, 65-74: 76, 75-84: 39, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Carlos Orrego, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Eliquis
Eliquis
55 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
53 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
51 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
46 claims
- Spironolactone
Spironolactone
44 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
41 claims
- Entresto
Entresto
37 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
34 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 55 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 53 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 51 |
| Carvedilol | 46 |
| Spironolactone | 44 |
| Furosemide | 41 |
| Entresto Sacubitril/Valsartan | 37 |
| Losartan Potassium | 34 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 28 |
| Lisinopril | 22 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Overview
How Carlos Orrego, M.D. fits within the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
520
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician
1,762
Avg Claims per Provider
Carlos Orrego, M.D.'s 648 claims are below the specialty average of 1,762.
Nearby Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Orrego.
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Arizona medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carlos Orrego, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Carlos Orrego, M.D. specializes in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician and practices in Phoenix, Arizona. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Carlos Orrego, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Carlos Orrego, M.D. wrote 648 Medicare Part D claims totaling $180K in drug costs for 143 beneficiaries.
Where is Carlos Orrego, M.D. located? ▼
Carlos Orrego, M.D. is located at 438 E SOUTHERN AVE STE 101, Phoenix, AZ, 85040. Phone: (623) 439-9494.
What is Carlos Orrego, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Carlos Orrego, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568599876, issued on 02/27/2007.
Does Carlos Orrego, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Carlos Orrego, M.D.'s prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $166K in brand drug costs.
How many Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 520 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider writes 1,762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Carlos Orrego, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Carlos Orrego, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Carlos Orrego, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Carlos Orrego, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 648 Part D claims and 143 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Carlos Orrego, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Carlos Orrego, M.D.'s NPI is 1568599876 with credentials 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).
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