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2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1306949342 M.D.
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Family Medicine Physician in Lares, 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 147,760 in Family Medicine 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
17K
Medicare Part D claims · 760 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$125.72
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D. filed 16,530 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Lares, Puerto Rico, prescribing 84% generic.
- 17K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 84%
- generic prescribing
- $125.72
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥98th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
16,530 ≥ 98th percentile 98% of 1,370,886 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 · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D. 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 Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
16,530 384% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Family Medicine 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 Family Medicine 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).
Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at CARR 111 KM 4.2, Lares, PR, 00669, with a listed phone of (787) 897-5683. NPI 1306949342 was issued on 09/06/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 16,530 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 760 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $835K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,760 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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 | 1306949342 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/06/2006 |
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 Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$126
Largest payer
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, 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 · Typical
Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D. - brand share 14.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 16,530 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.
16,530
Total Claims
$835K
Total Drug Cost
760
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 31,272
- Total Day Supply
- 884,164
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 84% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $615K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $216K
- Opioid Claims
- 25 (0.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 659
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.81
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 94, 65-74: 300, 75-84: 268, 85+: 98
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Synthroid
Synthroid
816 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
669 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
557 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
555 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
490 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
489 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
420 claims
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
414 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Synthroid Levothyroxine Sodium | 816 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 669 |
| Gabapentin | 557 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 555 |
| Losartan Potassium | 490 |
| Metformin Hcl | 489 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 420 |
| Clonazepam | 414 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 368 |
| Simvastatin | 344 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D.'s 16,530 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Echeandia Fuster.
Dr. Luis Acevedo-Marty
M.D.
Aguadilla, PR
Dr. Humberto Acosta
M.D.
Cabo Rojo, PR
Dr. Sheila Acosta
MD
Manati, PR
Dr. Greisha Adorno-Robles
MD
Barceloneta, PR
Dr. Georgina Aguirre
M.D.
Ponce, PR
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Lares, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D. wrote 16,530 Medicare Part D claims totaling $835K in drug costs for 760 beneficiaries.
Where is Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D. located? ▼
Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D. is located at CARR 111 KM 4.2, Lares, PR, 00669. Phone: (787) 897-5683.
What is Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306949342, issued on 09/06/2006.
Does Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $615K in brand drug costs.
Does Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D. had 25 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Synthroid, Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 16,530 Part D claims and 760 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Fernando Echeandia Fuster, M.D.'s NPI is 1306949342 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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