2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1386754885 M.D.
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JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician in GUAYAMA, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 150 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D. filed 3,103 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in GUAYAMA, Puerto Rico, prescribing 86% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing

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JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,103 Top 11% higher than 89% 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)

JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, 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 JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2006

NPI 1386754885

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,103 782% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

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

Puerto Rico providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at AVE. LOS VETERANOS #3, GUAYAMA, PR, 00784, with a listed phone of (787) 864-4980. NPI 1386754885 was issued on 08/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PALES AGUILO 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 3,103 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 150 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $254K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

AVE. LOS VETERANOS #3
GUAYAMA, PR 00784

Provider Details

NPI 1386754885
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/30/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 3,103 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.

3,103
Total Claims
$254K
Total Drug Cost
150
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,065
Total Day Supply
174,004
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$186K
Generic Drug Cost
$65K
Antibiotic Claims
130

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.71
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 57, 75-84: 49, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D. 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
138
Famotidine
124
Gabapentin
119
Losartan Potassium
113
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
106
Omeprazole
105
Levothyroxine Sodium
101
Pantoprazole Sodium
97
Metformin Hcl
77
Clonazepam
74

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D. fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D.'s 3,103 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency 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 PALES AGUILO.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D.'s specialty?
JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D. specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in GUAYAMA, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D. wrote 3,103 Medicare Part D claims totaling $254K in drug costs for 150 beneficiaries.
Where is JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D. located?
JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D. is located at AVE. LOS VETERANOS #3, GUAYAMA, PR, 00784. Phone: (787) 864-4980.
What is JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D.'s NPI number?
JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386754885, issued on 08/30/2006.
Does JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $186K in brand drug costs.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Famotidine, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D. accept Medicare?
JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,103 Part D claims and 150 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D.'s credentials?
JOAQUIN PALES AGUILO, M.D.'s NPI is 1386754885 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.

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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