NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1164406815 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D.
Specialist in Hatillo, 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
277
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D. filed 277 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Specialist in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, prescribing 75% generic.
- 277
- Part D claims, 2024
- 75%
- generic prescribing
- ≥48th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D.
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 1164406815), first enumerated 12/05/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 277 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 1164406815 · Specialist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1164406815
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MEGA 70K Specialist
- RX-LIGHT 277
- BOOK-LIGHT 709 in Puerto Rico
- PHOTO-ENUM Ray Kiefhaber · 2005
Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
277 ≥ 48th percentile 48% 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 Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
277 82% 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 | 1164406815 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/05/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D. - brand share 25.0%
Specialist average
25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 277 2024 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 2024.
277
Total Claims
$16K
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 333.933
- Total Day Supply
- 5,092
- Brand vs Generic
- 25% brand / 75% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $10K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 31
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.89
- Age Distribution
- <65: 49, 65-74: 71, 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 Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Terconazole
Terconazole
98 claims
- Clotrimazole-Betam…
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
71 claims
- Fluconazole 30
Fluconazole
30 claims
- Raloxifene Hcl 22
Raloxifene Hcl
22 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Terconazole | 98 |
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 71 |
| Fluconazole | 30 |
| Raloxifene Hcl | 22 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D. fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,567
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,524
Avg Claims per Provider
Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D.'s 277 claims are below the specialty average of 1,524.
Nationwide Specialist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Candelario-Torres, 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 Candelario-Torres.
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 Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D. specializes in Specialist and practices in Hatillo, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D. wrote 277 Medicare Part D claims totaling $16K in drug costs for 151 beneficiaries.
Where is Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D. located? ▼
Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D. is located at MEDICAL & PROFESSIONAL OFFICE PLAZA, Hatillo, PR, 00659. Phone: (787) 880-2076.
What is Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164406815, issued on 12/05/2005.
Does Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D.'s prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $10K in brand drug costs.
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 Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Terconazole, Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, Fluconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 277 Part D claims and 151 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Edwin Candelario-Torres, M.D.'s NPI is 1164406815 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
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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