2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1740574177 PHARM D
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ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D

Pharmacist in YAUCO, 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
430
Medicare Part D claims · 354 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
6%
generic claims · 94% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D is a Pharmacist ([object Object]) practicing in YAUCO, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 430 claims across 354 beneficiaries — 94% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D filed 430 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across YAUCO, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/02/2011

NPI 1740574177

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

430 219% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Pharmacist share within Puerto Rico

1. Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pharmacist share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pharmacist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pharmacist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — 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.

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).

ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D is a Pharmacist provider practicing in YAUCO, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PHARM D. NPI: 1740574177. 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.

ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding PHARM D credentials at 2 CARR 116 STE 2, YAUCO, PR, 00698, with a listed phone of (787) 267-2058. NPI 1740574177 was issued on 06/02/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ACOSTA ALICEA 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 430 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 354 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $94K in drug spend, split 94% brand-name and 6% generic by claim count. 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.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 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

2 CARR 116 STE 2
YAUCO, PR 00698

Provider Details

NPI 1740574177
Specialty Pharmacist
Credentials PHARM D
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/02/2011

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D — brand share 94.0%
Specialty average (est.)

94% brand-name claims vs 6% generic, on 430 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.

430
Total Claims
$94K
Total Drug Cost
354
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
442
Total Day Supply
1,650
Brand vs Generic
94% brand / 6% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$93K
Generic Drug Cost
$0

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.66
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 167, 75-84: 121, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
232
Arexvy
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf
16
Abrysvo
"Rsv Vacc
N/A
Boostrix Tdap
"Diphth
N/A

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

Pharmacist Overview

How ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D's 430 claims are above the specialty average of 135.

Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Puerto Rico

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

Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D's specialty?
ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D specializes in Pharmacist and practices in YAUCO, Puerto Rico. Credentials: PHARM D.
How much does ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D wrote 430 Medicare Part D claims totaling $94K in drug costs for 354 beneficiaries.
Where is ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D located?
ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D is located at 2 CARR 116 STE 2, YAUCO, PR, 00698. Phone: (787) 267-2058.
What is ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D's NPI number?
ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740574177, issued on 06/02/2011.
Does ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D's prescribing is 94% brand-name and 6% generic drugs by claim count, with $93K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix, Arexvy, Abrysvo. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D accept Medicare?
ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D appears in CMS Medicare data with 430 Part D claims and 354 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D's credentials?
ELSIE ACOSTA ALICEA, PHARM D's NPI is 1740574177 with credentials PHARM 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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