2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1114994704 M.D.
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CESAR QUINONES, M.D.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in CAGUAS, 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
14K
Medicare Part D claims · 2K beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: CESAR QUINONES, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CAGUAS, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 14K claims across 2K beneficiaries — 33% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: CESAR QUINONES, M.D. filed 13,758 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CAGUAS, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CESAR QUINONES, 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).

CESAR QUINONES, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/02/2006

NPI 1114994704

Primary specialty

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

13,758 2366% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 558

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Puerto Rico

1. Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) 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.

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CESAR QUINONES, M.D. is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1114994704. 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.

CESAR QUINONES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 112 PD PLAZA AVE. GAUTIER BENITEZ, CAGUAS, PR, 00725, with a listed phone of (787) 717-8986. NPI 1114994704 was issued on 03/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what QUINONES 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 13,758 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,793 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $582K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%. 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.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 913 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 558 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

112 PD PLAZA AVE. GAUTIER BENITEZ
CAGUAS, PR 00725

Provider Details

NPI 1114994704
Specialty Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/02/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

CESAR QUINONES, M.D. — brand share 33.0%
Specialty average (est.)

33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 13,758 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.

13,758
Total Claims
$582K
Total Drug Cost
1,793
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
15,554
Total Day Supply
403,861
Brand vs Generic
33% brand / 67% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$418K
Generic Drug Cost
$165K
Opioid Claims
381 (2.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
36

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.83
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 172, 65-74: 753, 75-84: 666, 85+: 202

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
3,702
Brimonidine Tartrate
1,610
Timolol Maleate
1,601
Prednisolone Acetate
1,389
Ofloxacin
835
Dorzolamide Hcl
815
Ketorolac Tromethamine
786
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
424
Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen
Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophen
378
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
309

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

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How CESAR QUINONES, M.D. fits within the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

913
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
558
Avg Claims per Provider

CESAR QUINONES, M.D.'s 13,758 claims are above the specialty average of 558.

Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

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

Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CESAR QUINONES, M.D.'s specialty?
CESAR QUINONES, M.D. specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in CAGUAS, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CESAR QUINONES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CESAR QUINONES, M.D. wrote 13,758 Medicare Part D claims totaling $582K in drug costs for 1,793 beneficiaries.
Where is CESAR QUINONES, M.D. located?
CESAR QUINONES, M.D. is located at 112 PD PLAZA AVE. GAUTIER BENITEZ, CAGUAS, PR, 00725. Phone: (787) 717-8986.
What is CESAR QUINONES, M.D.'s NPI number?
CESAR QUINONES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114994704, issued on 03/02/2006.
Does CESAR QUINONES, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CESAR QUINONES, M.D.'s prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $418K in brand drug costs.
Does CESAR QUINONES, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CESAR QUINONES, M.D. had 381 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.8%.
How many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 913 Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 558 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CESAR QUINONES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CESAR QUINONES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate, Timolol Maleate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CESAR QUINONES, M.D. accept Medicare?
CESAR QUINONES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 13,758 Part D claims and 1,793 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CESAR QUINONES, M.D.'s credentials?
CESAR QUINONES, M.D.'s NPI is 1114994704 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

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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