2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1740287143 MD
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CARRIE BACO, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in MAYAGUEZ, 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
23K
Medicare Part D claims · 587 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$95.11
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CARRIE BACO, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 23K claims across 587 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $95.11 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CARRIE BACO, MD filed 23,136 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CARRIE BACO, 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).

CARRIE BACO, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/30/2005

NPI 1740287143

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

23,136 752% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — 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).

CARRIE BACO, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1740287143. 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.

CARRIE BACO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 16 CALLE PERAL N, MAYAGUEZ, PR, 00680, with a listed phone of (787) 834-6825. NPI 1740287143 was issued on 06/30/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BACO 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 23,136 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 587 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $920K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

16 CALLE PERAL N
MAYAGUEZ, PR 00680

Provider Details

NPI 1740287143
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/30/2005

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 CARRIE BACO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$95

Largest payer

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, 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 · Generic-heavy

CARRIE BACO, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 23,136 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.

23,136
Total Claims
$920K
Total Drug Cost
587
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
33,498
Total Day Supply
980,236
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$627K
Generic Drug Cost
$287K
Opioid Claims
181 (0.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
256

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.57
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 57, 65-74: 196, 75-84: 225, 85+: 109

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
1,509
Levothyroxine Sodium
1,038
Alendronate Sodium
817
Pantoprazole Sodium
756
Omeprazole
743
Metoprolol Succinate
670
Famotidine
579
Amlodipine Besylate
576
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
540
Montelukast Sodium
536

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How CARRIE BACO, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

CARRIE BACO, MD's 23,136 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CARRIE BACO, MD's specialty?
CARRIE BACO, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does CARRIE BACO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CARRIE BACO, MD wrote 23,136 Medicare Part D claims totaling $920K in drug costs for 587 beneficiaries.
Where is CARRIE BACO, MD located?
CARRIE BACO, MD is located at 16 CALLE PERAL N, MAYAGUEZ, PR, 00680. Phone: (787) 834-6825.
What is CARRIE BACO, MD's NPI number?
CARRIE BACO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740287143, issued on 06/30/2005.
Does CARRIE BACO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CARRIE BACO, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $627K in brand drug costs.
Does CARRIE BACO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CARRIE BACO, MD had 181 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.8%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CARRIE BACO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CARRIE BACO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Levothyroxine Sodium, Alendronate Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CARRIE BACO, MD accept Medicare?
CARRIE BACO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 23,136 Part D claims and 587 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CARRIE BACO, MD's credentials?
CARRIE BACO, MD's NPI is 1740287143 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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