2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1851363493 MD
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CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD

Acupuncturist in RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 574 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$51.94
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD is a Acupuncturist ([object Object]) practicing in RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 574 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $51.94 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD filed 4,398 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/07/2006

NPI 1851363493

Primary specialty

Acupuncturist

Mid-sized

33,269 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,398 452% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 797

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Acupuncturist share within Puerto Rico

1. Acupuncturist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acupuncturist share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acupuncturist) — 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 PLACER ROMAN, MD is a Acupuncturist provider practicing in RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1851363493. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider holding MD credentials at CALLE SANTA ROSA 1 SAN JUAN GARDENS, RIO PIEDRAS, PR, 00926, with a listed phone of (787) 766-0075. NPI 1851363493 was issued on 02/07/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PLACER ROMAN 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 4,398 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 574 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $375K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% 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.

Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,269 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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

CALLE SANTA ROSA 1 SAN JUAN GARDENS
RIO PIEDRAS, PR 00926

Provider Details

NPI 1851363493
Specialty Acupuncturist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/07/2006

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 PLACER ROMAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$52

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 PLACER ROMAN, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 4,398 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.

4,398
Total Claims
$375K
Total Drug Cost
574
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,621
Total Day Supply
207,097
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$300K
Generic Drug Cost
$75K
Antibiotic Claims
346

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.19
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 44, 65-74: 275, 75-84: 194, 85+: 61

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metformin Hcl
169
Losartan Potassium
160
Atorvastatin Calcium
153
Gabapentin
127
Omeprazole
127
Levothyroxine Sodium
124
Dexamethasone
120
Famotidine
113
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
113
Metoprolol Succinate
105

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

Acupuncturist Overview

How CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.

33,269
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider

CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD's 4,398 claims are above the specialty average of 797.

Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in Puerto Rico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as PLACER ROMAN.

Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD's specialty?
CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD wrote 4,398 Medicare Part D claims totaling $375K in drug costs for 574 beneficiaries.
Where is CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD located?
CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD is located at CALLE SANTA ROSA 1 SAN JUAN GARDENS, RIO PIEDRAS, PR, 00926. Phone: (787) 766-0075.
What is CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD's NPI number?
CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851363493, issued on 02/07/2006.
Does CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $300K in brand drug costs.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US?
There are 33,269 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metformin Hcl, Losartan Potassium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD accept Medicare?
CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,398 Part D claims and 574 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD's credentials?
CARLOS PLACER ROMAN, MD's NPI is 1851363493 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

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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