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JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in CABO ROJO, 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 372 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CABO ROJO, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 8K claims across 372 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD filed 7,648 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CABO ROJO, 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 COBIAN LUGO, 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).

JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/25/2006

NPI 1457451916

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,648 182% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

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

Puerto Rico providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal 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 COBIAN LUGO, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in CABO ROJO, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1457451916. 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 COBIAN LUGO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at CALLE RUIZ BELVIS Y BARBOSA, CABO ROJO, PR, 00623, with a listed phone of (787) 851-5238. NPI 1457451916 was issued on 09/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COBIAN LUGO 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 7,648 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 372 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $298K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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 RUIZ BELVIS Y BARBOSA
CABO ROJO, PR 00623

Provider Details

NPI 1457451916
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/25/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 7,648 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.

7,648
Total Claims
$298K
Total Drug Cost
372
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
17,638
Total Day Supply
504,719
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$181K
Generic Drug Cost
$114K
Opioid Claims
89 (1.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
374

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.78
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 128, 75-84: 148, 85+: 69

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Losartan Potassium
449
Gabapentin
321
Levothyroxine Sodium
320
Amlodipine Besylate
264
Simvastatin
261
Atorvastatin Calcium
259
Omeprazole
237
Metformin Hcl
228
Lisinopril
227
Rosuvastatin Calcium
179

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD's 7,648 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal 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 COBIAN LUGO.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD's specialty?
JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in CABO ROJO, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD wrote 7,648 Medicare Part D claims totaling $298K in drug costs for 372 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD located?
JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD is located at CALLE RUIZ BELVIS Y BARBOSA, CABO ROJO, PR, 00623. Phone: (787) 851-5238.
What is JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD's NPI number?
JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457451916, issued on 09/25/2006.
Does JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $181K in brand drug costs.
Does JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD had 89 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Gabapentin, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD accept Medicare?
JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,648 Part D claims and 372 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD's credentials?
JOSE COBIAN LUGO, MD's NPI is 1457451916 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

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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