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2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1194785477 MD
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Rheumatology Physician in Mayaguez, 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 6,181 in Rheumatology 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
19K
Medicare Part D claims · 2K beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$609.8
32 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Dennis Suarez, MD filed 19,035 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Rheumatology Physician in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, prescribing 91% generic.
- 19K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- $609.8
- 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.
Dennis Suarez, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
19,035 Top 2% higher than 98% 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)
Dennis Suarez, 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).
What does the federal data show about Dennis Suarez, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Rheumatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
19,035 9× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico 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 Rheumatology 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).
Dennis Suarez, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at DE DIEGO 55 ESTE, Mayaguez, PR, 00680, with a listed phone of (787) 834-8065. NPI 1194785477 was issued on 03/23/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 19,035 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,519 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7.5 million in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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 | 1194785477 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Rheumatology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/23/2006 |
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 Dennis Suarez, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$610
Largest payer
Amgen 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
Dennis Suarez, MD - brand share 9.0%
Rheumatology Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 19,035 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.
19,035
Total Claims
$7.5M
Total Drug Cost
1,519
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 20,105
- Total Day Supply
- 564,753
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $7.2M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $303K
- Opioid Claims
- 217 (1.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 40
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.04
- Gender Split
- 80% female / 20% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 623, 65-74: 519, 75-84: 304, 85+: 73
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Dennis Suarez, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
2,324 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
1,374 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl
Tizanidine Hcl
1,112 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
1,073 claims
- Methotrexate
Methotrexate
969 claims
- Famotidine 857
Famotidine
857 claims
- Pregabalin 729
Pregabalin
729 claims
- Nabumetone 723
Nabumetone
723 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 2,324 |
| Prednisone | 1,374 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 1,112 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 1,073 |
| Methotrexate Methotrexate Sodium | 969 |
| Famotidine | 857 |
| Pregabalin | 729 |
| Nabumetone | 723 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 678 |
| Meloxicam | 579 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Rheumatology Physician Overview
How Dennis Suarez, MD fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.
6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider
Dennis Suarez, MD's 19,035 claims are above the specialty average of 2,054.
Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Suarez.
Dr. Paloma Alejandro
M.D.
San Juan, PR
Dr. Roberto Alvarez
M.D.
Aibonito, PR
Dr. Osvaldo Antommattei
MD
Ponce, PR
Dr. Oscar Arill
M.D.
San Juan, PR
Dr. Michael Babilonia Roman
M.D.
Mayaguez, PR
Compare Rheumatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 Puerto Rico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Rheumatology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dennis Suarez, MD's specialty? ▼
Dennis Suarez, MD specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does Dennis Suarez, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Dennis Suarez, MD wrote 19,035 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7.5M in drug costs for 1,519 beneficiaries.
Where is Dennis Suarez, MD located? ▼
Dennis Suarez, MD is located at DE DIEGO 55 ESTE, Mayaguez, PR, 00680. Phone: (787) 834-8065.
What is Dennis Suarez, MD's NPI number? ▼
Dennis Suarez, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194785477, issued on 03/23/2006.
Does Dennis Suarez, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Dennis Suarez, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $7.2M in brand drug costs.
Does Dennis Suarez, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Dennis Suarez, MD had 217 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Dennis Suarez, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Dennis Suarez, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Prednisone, Tizanidine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Dennis Suarez, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Dennis Suarez, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 19,035 Part D claims and 1,519 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Dennis Suarez, MD's credentials? ▼
Dennis Suarez, MD's NPI is 1194785477 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
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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