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2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1356311229 DPM
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Podiatrist in Bayamon, 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 10,498 in Podiatrist, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 868 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$494.29
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Joaquin Balaguer, DPM filed 1,664 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Podiatrist in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, prescribing 98% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 98%
- generic prescribing
- $494.29
- 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.
Joaquin Balaguer, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,664 Top 18% higher than 82% 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
What does the federal data show about Joaquin Balaguer, DPM?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
1,664 5× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Podiatrist 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 Podiatrist. 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.
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).
Joaquin Balaguer, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at EDIF DR ARTURO CADILLA OFIC 409, Bayamon, PR, 00961, with a listed phone of (787) 787-5690. NPI 1356311229 was issued on 01/24/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,664 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 868 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $35K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%.
Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 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 | 1356311229 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/24/2006 |
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 Joaquin Balaguer, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$494
Largest payer
Voom Medical Devices, 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 · Generic-heavy
Joaquin Balaguer, DPM - brand share 2.0%
Podiatrist average
2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 1,664 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.
1,664
Total Claims
$35K
Total Drug Cost
868
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,700
- Total Day Supply
- 28,376
- Brand vs Generic
- 2% brand / 98% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $33K
- Opioid Claims
- 79 (4.7% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 436
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.08
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 190, 65-74: 400, 75-84: 218, 85+: 60
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joaquin Balaguer, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Diclofenac Potassium
Diclofenac Potassium
397 claims
- Cefadroxil
Cefadroxil
237 claims
- Ammonium Lactate
Ammonium Lactate
230 claims
- Gabapentin 78
Gabapentin
78 claims
- Tramadol Hcl-Aceta… 78
Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen
78 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 77
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
77 claims
- Terbinafine Hcl 75
Terbinafine Hcl
75 claims
- Nabumetone 74
Nabumetone
74 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Diclofenac Potassium | 397 |
| Cefadroxil | 237 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 230 |
| Gabapentin | 78 |
| Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophen | 78 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 77 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 75 |
| Nabumetone | 74 |
| Ciclopirox | 56 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 53 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Podiatrist Overview
How Joaquin Balaguer, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.
10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider
Joaquin Balaguer, DPM's 1,664 claims are above the specialty average of 304.
Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Balaguer.
Dr. Luis Alvarado
DPM
Juana Diaz, PR
Dr. Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez
DPM
Aibonito, PR
Dr. Carlos Arroyo
D.P.M, FACFAS
San Juan, PR
Dr. Nitida Cruz-Rosario
M.D.
Caguas, PR
Dr. Lysbeth Davila Agosto
DPM
San Juan, PR
Compare Podiatrist 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joaquin Balaguer, DPM's specialty? ▼
Joaquin Balaguer, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Joaquin Balaguer, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joaquin Balaguer, DPM wrote 1,664 Medicare Part D claims totaling $35K in drug costs for 868 beneficiaries.
Where is Joaquin Balaguer, DPM located? ▼
Joaquin Balaguer, DPM is located at EDIF DR ARTURO CADILLA OFIC 409, Bayamon, PR, 00961. Phone: (787) 787-5690.
What is Joaquin Balaguer, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Joaquin Balaguer, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356311229, issued on 01/24/2006.
Does Joaquin Balaguer, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joaquin Balaguer, DPM's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
Does Joaquin Balaguer, DPM prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Joaquin Balaguer, DPM had 79 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.7%.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joaquin Balaguer, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joaquin Balaguer, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Potassium, Cefadroxil, Ammonium Lactate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joaquin Balaguer, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Joaquin Balaguer, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,664 Part D claims and 868 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joaquin Balaguer, DPM's credentials? ▼
Joaquin Balaguer, DPM's NPI is 1356311229 with credentials DPM. 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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