2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1275637431
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JOSE ALICEA MELERO

Emergency Medicine Physician in AIBONITO, 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
728
Medicare Part D claims · 330 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$150.19
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOSE ALICEA MELERO is a Emergency Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in AIBONITO, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 728 claims across 330 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $150.19 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOSE ALICEA MELERO filed 728 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across AIBONITO, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOSE ALICEA MELERO 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).

JOSE ALICEA MELERO at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/11/2006

NPI 1275637431

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

728 107% 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).

JOSE ALICEA MELERO is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider practicing in AIBONITO, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1275637431. 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.

JOSE ALICEA MELERO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider at CALLE JOSE C VAZQUEZ, AIBONITO, PR, 00705, with a listed phone of (787) 735-7969. NPI 1275637431 was issued on 09/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALICEA MELERO 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 728 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 330 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $32K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. 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

CALLE JOSE C VAZQUEZ
AIBONITO, PR 00705

Provider Details

NPI 1275637431
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/11/2006

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 JOSE ALICEA MELERO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$150

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Typical

JOSE ALICEA MELERO — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 728 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.

728
Total Claims
$32K
Total Drug Cost
330
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
826
Total Day Supply
15,592
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$25K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
16 (2.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
111

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.82
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 80, 65-74: 137, 75-84: 85, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prednisone
88
Meloxicam
43
Doxycycline Hyclate
36
Famotidine
35
Baclofen
34
Clindamycin Hcl
20
Diclofenac Potassium
17
Losartan Potassium
17
Omeprazole
15
Amlodipine Besylate
14

* 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 JOSE ALICEA MELERO 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

JOSE ALICEA MELERO's 728 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 ALICEA MELERO.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSE ALICEA MELERO's specialty?
JOSE ALICEA MELERO specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in AIBONITO, Puerto Rico.
How much does JOSE ALICEA MELERO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSE ALICEA MELERO wrote 728 Medicare Part D claims totaling $32K in drug costs for 330 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSE ALICEA MELERO located?
JOSE ALICEA MELERO is located at CALLE JOSE C VAZQUEZ, AIBONITO, PR, 00705. Phone: (787) 735-7969.
What is JOSE ALICEA MELERO's NPI number?
JOSE ALICEA MELERO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275637431, issued on 09/11/2006.
Does JOSE ALICEA MELERO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSE ALICEA MELERO's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K in brand drug costs.
Does JOSE ALICEA MELERO prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSE ALICEA MELERO had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
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 JOSE ALICEA MELERO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSE ALICEA MELERO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Meloxicam, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSE ALICEA MELERO accept Medicare?
JOSE ALICEA MELERO appears in CMS Medicare data with 728 Part D claims and 330 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSE ALICEA MELERO's credentials?
JOSE ALICEA MELERO's NPI is 1275637431. 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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