2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1417478611 MD
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Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD

General Practice Physician in San Juan, 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 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 610 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$268.72
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD filed 9,392 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Physician in San Juan, Puerto Rico, prescribing 88% generic.

9K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing
$268.72
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.

Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

9,392 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)

Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, 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 Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/28/2017

NPI 1417478611

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,392 227% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Largest specialties in Puerto Rico (% of in-state providers)

General Practice Physician — 10%General Practice Physician10%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 8.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program8.9%Pharmacist — 8%Pharmacist8%Pharmacy Technician — 5.1%Pharmacy Technician5.1%Clinical Psychologist — 4.7%Clinical Psychologist4.7%Clinical Social Worker — 4.2%Clinical Social Worker4.2%
Largest specialties in Puerto Rico (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice 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).

Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding MD credentials at CENTRO COMERCIAL RIO PIEDRAS HEIGH AVE. PARANA, San Juan, PR, 00926, with a listed phone of (787) 751-3845. NPI 1417478611 was issued on 06/28/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Sandoval Velazquez 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 9,392 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 610 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $631K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%. 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.

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. 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

CENTRO COMERCIAL RIO PIEDRAS HEIGH AVE. PARANA
San Juan, PR 00926

Provider Details

NPI 1417478611
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/28/2017

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 Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$269

Largest payer

BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC

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

Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD — brand share 11.0%
General Practice Physician average

11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 9,392 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.

9,392
Total Claims
$631K
Total Drug Cost
610
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
19,203
Total Day Supply
552,821
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$485K
Generic Drug Cost
$144K
Opioid Claims
28 (0.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
180

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 253, 75-84: 229, 85+: 89

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
689
Losartan Potassium
432
Pantoprazole Sodium
393
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
345
Levothyroxine Sodium
342
Metformin Hcl
325
Dexamethasone
293
Amlodipine Besylate
279
Famotidine
257
Gabapentin
255

* 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 Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD 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

Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD's 9,392 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

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

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Puerto Rico medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby General Practice Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD's specialty?
Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD wrote 9,392 Medicare Part D claims totaling $631K in drug costs for 610 beneficiaries.
Where is Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD located?
Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD is located at CENTRO COMERCIAL RIO PIEDRAS HEIGH AVE. PARANA, San Juan, PR, 00926. Phone: (787) 751-3845.
What is Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD's NPI number?
Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417478611, issued on 06/28/2017.
Does Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $485K in brand drug costs.
Does Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%.
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 Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD accept Medicare?
Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,392 Part D claims and 610 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD's credentials?
Francisco Sandoval Velazquez, MD's NPI is 1417478611 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.