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2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1477534790 MD
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Ophthalmology Physician 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 22,090 in Ophthalmology 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 941 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
60%
generic claims · 40% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$381.5
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
Jose Carro Soto, MD filed 5,994 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, prescribing 60% generic.
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 60%
- generic prescribing
- $381.5
- 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.
Jose Carro Soto, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,994 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Jose Carro Soto, MD 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 Soto, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
5,994 322% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Ophthalmology 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 Ophthalmology 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 Soto, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at AVENIDA MIRAMAR 540, Arecibo, PR, 00612, with a listed phone of (787) 879-3892. NPI 1477534790 was issued on 11/14/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,994 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 941 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $427K in drug spend, split 40% brand-name and 60% generic by claim count.
Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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 | 1477534790 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/14/2005 |
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 Carro Soto, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$382
Largest payer
Alphatec Spine, 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 · Above average
Jose Carro Soto, MD - brand share 40.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
40% brand-name claims vs 60% generic, on 5,994 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.
5,994
Total Claims
$427K
Total Drug Cost
941
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,871
- Total Day Supply
- 175,093
- Brand vs Generic
- 40% brand / 60% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $354K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $73K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.20
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 76, 65-74: 314, 75-84: 400, 85+: 151
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 Soto, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
1,856 claims
- Dorzolamide Hcl 485
Dorzolamide Hcl
485 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 476
Prednisolone Acetate
476 claims
- Lumigan 446
Lumigan
446 claims
- Ofloxacin 400
Ofloxacin
400 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate 277
Brimonidine Tartrate
277 claims
- Timolol Maleate 238
Timolol Maleate
238 claims
- Alphagan P 212
Alphagan P
212 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,856 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 485 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 476 |
| Lumigan Bimatoprost | 446 |
| Ofloxacin | 400 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 277 |
| Timolol Maleate | 238 |
| Alphagan P Brimonidine Tartrate | 212 |
| Olopatadine Hcl | 188 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 176 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Jose Carro Soto, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider
Jose Carro Soto, MD's 5,994 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology 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 Soto.
Dr. Alejandro Acosta Rivera
M.D.
San German, PR
Dr. Alejandro Acosta-Ortiz
MD
Cabo Rojo, PR
Dr. Luma Al-Attar
MD
Manati, PR
Dr. Luis Alcaraz
M.D.
Aguadilla, PR
Dr. Vicente Alcaraz
MD
San Juan, PR
Compare Ophthalmology 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 Ophthalmology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose Carro Soto, MD's specialty? ▼
Jose Carro Soto, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does Jose Carro Soto, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Jose Carro Soto, MD wrote 5,994 Medicare Part D claims totaling $427K in drug costs for 941 beneficiaries.
Where is Jose Carro Soto, MD located? ▼
Jose Carro Soto, MD is located at AVENIDA MIRAMAR 540, Arecibo, PR, 00612. Phone: (787) 879-3892.
What is Jose Carro Soto, MD's NPI number? ▼
Jose Carro Soto, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477534790, issued on 11/14/2005.
Does Jose Carro Soto, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Jose Carro Soto, MD's prescribing is 40% brand-name and 60% generic drugs by claim count, with $354K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Jose Carro Soto, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Jose Carro Soto, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Dorzolamide Hcl, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Jose Carro Soto, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Jose Carro Soto, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,994 Part D claims and 941 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jose Carro Soto, MD's credentials? ▼
Jose Carro Soto, MD's NPI is 1477534790 with credentials MD. 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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