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2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1518943877 M.D.
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Otolaryngology 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 10,893 in Otolaryngology 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
788
Medicare Part D claims · 394 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% 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
German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D. filed 788 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in San Juan, Puerto Rico, prescribing 97% generic.
- 788
- Part D claims, 2023
- 97%
- generic prescribing
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.
German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
788 Top 29% higher than 71% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
German Gonzalez-Yanes, 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 German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
788 55% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Otolaryngology 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 Otolaryngology 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.
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German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 525 AVE FD ROOSEVELT, San Juan, PR, 00918, with a listed phone of (787) 759-8465. NPI 1518943877 was issued on 12/19/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 788 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 394 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $30K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count.
Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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 | 1518943877 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/19/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D. - brand share 3.0%
Otolaryngology Physician average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 788 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.
788
Total Claims
$30K
Total Drug Cost
394
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 964
- Total Day Supply
- 20,724
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $28K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 73
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.42
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 34, 65-74: 152, 75-84: 162, 85+: 46
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Azelastine Hcl
Azelastine Hcl
108 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
79 claims
- Fluocinolone Aceto…
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
76 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
60 claims
- Montelukast Sodium 38
Montelukast Sodium
38 claims
- Mometasone Furoate 37
Mometasone Furoate
37 claims
- Cevimeline Hcl 35
Cevimeline Hcl
35 claims
- Ciprofloxacin-Dexa… 35
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
35 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Azelastine Hcl | 108 |
| Prednisone | 79 |
| Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil | 76 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 60 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 38 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 37 |
| Cevimeline Hcl | 35 |
| Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth | 35 |
| Famotidine | 31 |
| Dexamethasone | 27 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Otolaryngology Physician Overview
How German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.
10,893
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider
German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D.'s 788 claims are above the specialty average of 509.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gonzalez-Yanes.
Dr. Yadiel Alameda - Rios
M.D.
Manati, PR
Dr. Gustavo Almodovar-Mercado
M.D.
Mayaguez, PR
Dr. Hector Armaiz Perez
M.D.
Santurce, PR
Dr. Michael Arruza Elias
MD
Caguas, PR
Dr. Jose Arsuaga
MD
San Juan, PR
Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D. wrote 788 Medicare Part D claims totaling $30K in drug costs for 394 beneficiaries.
Where is German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D. located? ▼
German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D. is located at 525 AVE FD ROOSEVELT, San Juan, PR, 00918. Phone: (787) 759-8465.
What is German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518943877, issued on 12/19/2005.
Does German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,893 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Prednisone, Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 788 Part D claims and 394 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
German Gonzalez-Yanes, M.D.'s NPI is 1518943877 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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