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FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in CAGUAS, 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
18K
Medicare Part D claims · 701 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$158.69
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD filed 17,966 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, prescribing 86% generic.

18K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
$158.69
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

17,966 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD 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 VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2006

NPI 1861501918

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

17,966 561% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — 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).

FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at VILLA DEL CARMEN I 19, CAGUAS, PR, 00726, with a listed phone of (787) 747-5297. NPI 1861501918 was issued on 08/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VELAZQUEZ ARROYO 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 17,966 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 701 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.7 million in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

VILLA DEL CARMEN I 19
CAGUAS, PR 00726

Provider Details

NPI 1861501918
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/30/2006

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 VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$159

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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 VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 17,966 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.

17,966
Total Claims
$1.7M
Total Drug Cost
701
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
36,534
Total Day Supply
1,065,639
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$306K
Opioid Claims
210 (1.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
223

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 117, 65-74: 284, 75-84: 222, 85+: 78

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Famotidine
874
Atorvastatin Calcium
825
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
673
Omeprazole
669
Losartan Potassium
533
Gabapentin
512
Amlodipine Besylate
481
Metformin Hcl
410
Pantoprazole Sodium
355
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
352

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD's 17,966 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal 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 VELAZQUEZ ARROYO.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD's specialty?
FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in CAGUAS, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD wrote 17,966 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.7M in drug costs for 701 beneficiaries.
Where is FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD located?
FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD is located at VILLA DEL CARMEN I 19, CAGUAS, PR, 00726. Phone: (787) 747-5297.
What is FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD's NPI number?
FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861501918, issued on 08/30/2006.
Does FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.4M in brand drug costs.
Does FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD had 210 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine, Atorvastatin Calcium, Synthroid. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD accept Medicare?
FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 17,966 Part D claims and 701 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD's credentials?
FERNANDO VELAZQUEZ ARROYO, MD's NPI is 1861501918 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

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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