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2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1265581854
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Optometrist in Arecibo, 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 60,463 in Optometrist, 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
15
Medicare Part D claims · Optometrist avg: 257
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
Joel Castro-Toledo filed 15 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Optometrist in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
- 15
- Part D claims, 2023
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Joel Castro-Toledo's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
15 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Joel Castro-Toledo?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Optometrist
Medicare Part D claims
15 94% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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).
Joel Castro-Toledo appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider at AVE JOSE A CEDENO, Arecibo, PR, 00612, with a listed phone of (787) 880-3362. NPI 1265581854 was issued on 01/10/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 15 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $202 in drug spend.
Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,463 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 257 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 | 1265581854 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Optometrist |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/10/2007 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
15
Total Claims
$202
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 15
- Total Day Supply
- 350
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $202
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.76
Optometrist Overview
How Joel Castro-Toledo fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.
60,463
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider
Joel Castro-Toledo's 15 claims are below the specialty average of 257.
Nearby Optometrist Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Castro-Toledo.
Dr. Frank Abella
O.D.
Bayamon, PR
Dr. Ariette Acevedo
OD
Bayamon, PR
Dr. Ivonne Acevedo
O.D.
San Juan, PR
Dr. Jorge Acevedo
O.D.
Cabo Rojo, PR
Dr. Myrna Agosto
OD
Naranjito, PR
Compare Optometrist 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
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Optometrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joel Castro-Toledo's specialty? ▼
Joel Castro-Toledo specializes in Optometrist and practices in Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
How much does Joel Castro-Toledo prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joel Castro-Toledo wrote 15 Medicare Part D claims totaling $202 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is Joel Castro-Toledo located? ▼
Joel Castro-Toledo is located at AVE JOSE A CEDENO, Arecibo, PR, 00612. Phone: (787) 880-3362.
What is Joel Castro-Toledo's NPI number? ▼
Joel Castro-Toledo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265581854, issued on 01/10/2007.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 60,463 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Joel Castro-Toledo accept Medicare? ▼
Joel Castro-Toledo appears in CMS Medicare data with 15 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joel Castro-Toledo's credentials? ▼
Joel Castro-Toledo's NPI is 1265581854. 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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