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2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1366502601 M.D.
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General Practice Physician in Kent, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,677 in General Practice 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 182 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Efren Caratao, M.D. filed 2,976 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Physician in Kent, Washington, prescribing 88% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Efren Caratao, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,976 Top 12% higher than 88% 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Efren Caratao, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Efren Caratao, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
General Practice Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,976 4% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Efren Caratao, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 10413 SE 244TH ST, Kent, WA, 98030, with a listed phone of (253) 852-2770. NPI 1366502601 was issued on 12/09/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,976 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 182 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $242K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count.
General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1366502601 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | General Practice Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/09/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Efren Caratao, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Easthill Medical Clinic LLC
Kent, WA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Washington WMC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Efren Caratao, M.D.. To verify Efren Caratao, M.D.'s current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases
WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Efren Caratao, M.D. - brand share 8.0%
General Practice Physician average
8% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 2,976 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.
2,976
Total Claims
$242K
Total Drug Cost
182
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,089
- Total Day Supply
- 209,831
- Brand vs Generic
- 8% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $180K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $56K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 47
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.54
- Gender Split
- 42% female / 58% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Efren Caratao, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
199 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
173 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
154 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
125 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
122 claims
- Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl Er
89 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
88 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl 79
Tamsulosin Hcl
79 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 199 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 173 |
| Lisinopril | 154 |
| Gabapentin | 125 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 122 |
| Metformin Hcl Er Metformin Hcl | 89 |
| Losartan Potassium | 88 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 79 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 72 |
| Lovastatin | 71 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
General Practice Physician Overview
How Efren Caratao, M.D. fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.
16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider
Efren Caratao, M.D.'s 2,976 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.
Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Caratao.
Dr. Victoria Acosta
DO
Mossyrock, WA
Dr. David Ahern
MD
Tacoma, WA
Dr. Jonathan Alexander
MD
Tacoma, WA
Dr. Amy Anderson
D.O.
Silverdale, WA
Dr. Shannon Antipov
LPN
Seattle, WA
Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Efren Caratao, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Efren Caratao, M.D. specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in Kent, Washington. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Efren Caratao, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Efren Caratao, M.D. wrote 2,976 Medicare Part D claims totaling $242K in drug costs for 182 beneficiaries.
Where is Efren Caratao, M.D. located? ▼
Efren Caratao, M.D. is located at 10413 SE 244TH ST, Kent, WA, 98030. Phone: (253) 852-2770.
What is Efren Caratao, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Efren Caratao, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366502601, issued on 12/09/2006.
Does Efren Caratao, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Efren Caratao, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $180K in brand drug costs.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Efren Caratao, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Efren Caratao, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Efren Caratao, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Efren Caratao, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,976 Part D claims and 182 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Efren Caratao, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Efren Caratao, M.D.'s NPI is 1366502601 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 (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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