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2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1548442262 M.D. FAAPMR
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Santurce, 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 15,306 in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician, 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
143
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR filed 143 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in Santurce, Puerto Rico, prescribing 68% generic.
- 143
- Part D claims, 2023
- 68%
- generic prescribing
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.
Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
143 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR 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 Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Medicare Part D claims
143 82% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician 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 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician. 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).
Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding M.D. FAAPMR credentials at 1605 AVE PONCE DE LEON, Santurce, PR, 00909, with a listed phone of (787) 777-1017. NPI 1548442262 was issued on 12/04/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 143 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% generic by claim count.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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 | 1548442262 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. FAAPMR |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/04/2007 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR - brand share 32.0%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician average
32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 143 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.
143
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 189
- Total Day Supply
- 4,817
- Brand vs Generic
- 32% brand / 68% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $8K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.76
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
29 claims
- Diclofenac Potassium
Diclofenac Potassium
17 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide-Timolol
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 29 |
| Diclofenac Potassium | 17 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview
How Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.
15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider
Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR's 143 claims are below the specialty average of 781.
Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Carro-Rivera.
Dr. Rafael Acevedo
M.D.
Hormigueros, PR
Dr. William Acevedo
M.D.
San Juan, PR
Dr. Sandra Aguayo Cedeno
MD
Bayamon, PR
Dr. Rafael Aguayo-Munoz
MD
Caguas, PR
Dr. Aixa Ahorrio
O.T.
Vega Alta, PR
Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician 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 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR's specialty? ▼
Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in Santurce, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D. FAAPMR.
How much does Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR wrote 143 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
Where is Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR located? ▼
Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR is located at 1605 AVE PONCE DE LEON, Santurce, PR, 00909. Phone: (787) 777-1017.
What is Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR's NPI number? ▼
Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548442262, issued on 12/04/2007.
Does Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Diclofenac Potassium, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR accept Medicare? ▼
Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR appears in CMS Medicare data with 143 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR's credentials? ▼
Jose Carro-Rivera, M.D. FAAPMR's NPI is 1548442262 with credentials M.D. FAAPMR. 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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