NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1225014434 MD
Verify on CMS → Edgard Baez, MD
Specialist in Ponce, 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 69,567 in Specialist, 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
416
Medicare Part D claims · 119 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 2K
What the federal data shows
Edgard Baez, MD filed 416 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Specialist in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
- 416
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥61st
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Edgard Baez, MD
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1225014434), first enumerated 12/20/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 416 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1225014434 · Specialist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1225014434
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MEGA 70K Specialist
- RX-LIGHT 416
- BOOK-LIGHT 709 in Puerto Rico
- PHOTO-ENUM Frank Trudo · 2005
Edgard Baez, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
416 ≥ 61st percentile 61% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Edgard Baez, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
416 73% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1225014434 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/20/2005 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
416
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
119
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 429
- Total Day Supply
- 6,733
- Generic Drug Cost
- $9K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 79
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.82
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 22, 65-74: 61, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Edgard Baez, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Fluconazole
Fluconazole
61 claims
- Gentamicin Sulfate
Gentamicin Sulfate
50 claims
- Clotrimazole-Betam…
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
41 claims
- Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole
35 claims
- Levofloxacin
Levofloxacin
34 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
27 claims
- Betamethasone Dipr…
Betamethasone Dipropionate
26 claims
- Montelukast Sodium 21
Montelukast Sodium
21 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Fluconazole | 61 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 50 |
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 41 |
| Ketoconazole | 35 |
| Levofloxacin | 34 |
| Prednisone | 27 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 26 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 21 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Edgard Baez, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,567
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,524
Avg Claims per Provider
Edgard Baez, MD's 416 claims are below the specialty average of 1,524.
Nationwide Specialist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Baez, both outside Puerto Rico so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Baez.
One of 709 Specialist providers enrolled in Puerto Rico, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Alberto Abreu
M.D.
Ponce, PR
Dr. Arlene Abreu Rivera
MD
Caguas, PR
Alberto Abreu-Rivera
M.D. FAMILY PHYSICIA
Arecibo, PR
Dr. Carmen Acantilado
M.D.
Bayamon, PR
Dr. Frank Acevedo
M.D.
Cayey, PR
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgard Baez, MD's specialty? ▼
Edgard Baez, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does Edgard Baez, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Edgard Baez, MD wrote 416 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 119 beneficiaries.
Where is Edgard Baez, MD located? ▼
Edgard Baez, MD is located at 2669 AVE LAS AMERICAS, Ponce, PR, 00717. Phone: (787) 259-1719.
What is Edgard Baez, MD's NPI number? ▼
Edgard Baez, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225014434, issued on 12/20/2005.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,567 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,524 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Edgard Baez, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Edgard Baez, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluconazole, Gentamicin Sulfate, Clotrimazole-Betamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Edgard Baez, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Edgard Baez, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 416 Part D claims and 119 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Edgard Baez, MD's credentials? ▼
Edgard Baez, MD's NPI is 1225014434 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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