2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician NPI 1326197401 MD
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GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in PONCE, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 575 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician avg: 278
What the federal data reveals: GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PONCE, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 575 beneficiaries .

What stands out: GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD filed 1,146 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across PONCE, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, 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).

GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/09/2007

NPI 1326197401

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician

Niche

2,681 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,146 312% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 278

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) 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).

GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider practicing in PONCE, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1326197401. 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.

GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2360 AVE EDUARDO RUBERTE, PONCE, PR, 00717, with a listed phone of (787) 844-8000. NPI 1326197401 was issued on 01/09/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALVARADO DIAZ 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 1,146 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 575 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.8%. 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.

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,681 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 278 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

2360 AVE EDUARDO RUBERTE
PONCE, PR 00717

Provider Details

NPI 1326197401
Specialty Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/09/2007

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,146
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
575
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,164
Total Day Supply
16,409
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Opioid Claims
89 (7.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
66

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.63
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 97, 65-74: 288, 75-84: 160, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Diclofenac Sodium
505
Indomethacin
165
Methylprednisolone
128
Gabapentin
79
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
62
Cephalexin
62
Triamcinolone Acetonide
52
Promethazine Hcl
23
Tramadol Hcl
15
Nabumetone
11

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

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Overview

How GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD fits within the Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.

2,681
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician
278
Avg Claims per Provider

GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD's 1,146 claims are above the specialty average of 278.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

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

Compare Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD's specialty?
GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD specializes in Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician and practices in PONCE, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD wrote 1,146 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 575 beneficiaries.
Where is GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD located?
GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD is located at 2360 AVE EDUARDO RUBERTE, PONCE, PR, 00717. Phone: (787) 844-8000.
What is GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD's NPI number?
GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326197401, issued on 01/09/2007.
Does GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD had 89 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.8%.
How many Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,681 Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider writes 278 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Indomethacin, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD accept Medicare?
GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,146 Part D claims and 575 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD's credentials?
GILBERTO ALVARADO DIAZ, MD's NPI is 1326197401 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.

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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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