2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1174546576 M.D.
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GLADYS ALBAN, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in AGUIRRE, 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 252 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: GLADYS ALBAN, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in AGUIRRE, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 8K claims across 252 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: GLADYS ALBAN, M.D. filed 7,569 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across AGUIRRE, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

GLADYS ALBAN, 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).

GLADYS ALBAN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/26/2006

NPI 1174546576

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,569 121% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

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

Puerto Rico providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

GLADYS ALBAN, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider practicing in AGUIRRE, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1174546576. 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.

GLADYS ALBAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at CARR. # 3 KM. 151.4, AGUIRRE, PR, 00704, with a listed phone of (787) 853-2607. NPI 1174546576 was issued on 07/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALBAN 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 7,569 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 252 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $258K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 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

CARR. # 3 KM. 151.4
AGUIRRE, PR 00704

Provider Details

NPI 1174546576
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/26/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

GLADYS ALBAN, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 7,569 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.

7,569
Total Claims
$258K
Total Drug Cost
252
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,862
Total Day Supply
278,460
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$180K
Generic Drug Cost
$77K
Opioid Claims
39 (0.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
186

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 99, 75-84: 90, 85+: 36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
436
Levothyroxine Sodium
410
Gabapentin
373
Losartan Potassium
350
Metformin Hcl
276
Omeprazole
246
Amlodipine Besylate
230
Pantoprazole Sodium
226
Simvastatin
196
Famotidine
174

* 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 GLADYS ALBAN, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

GLADYS ALBAN, M.D.'s 7,569 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 ALBAN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GLADYS ALBAN, M.D.'s specialty?
GLADYS ALBAN, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in AGUIRRE, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does GLADYS ALBAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GLADYS ALBAN, M.D. wrote 7,569 Medicare Part D claims totaling $258K in drug costs for 252 beneficiaries.
Where is GLADYS ALBAN, M.D. located?
GLADYS ALBAN, M.D. is located at CARR. # 3 KM. 151.4, AGUIRRE, PR, 00704. Phone: (787) 853-2607.
What is GLADYS ALBAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
GLADYS ALBAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174546576, issued on 07/26/2006.
Does GLADYS ALBAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
GLADYS ALBAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $180K in brand drug costs.
Does GLADYS ALBAN, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, GLADYS ALBAN, M.D. had 39 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 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 GLADYS ALBAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GLADYS ALBAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GLADYS ALBAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
GLADYS ALBAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,569 Part D claims and 252 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GLADYS ALBAN, M.D.'s credentials?
GLADYS ALBAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1174546576 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

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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