NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1851308340 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Jose Lugo Morales, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician in Vega Baja, 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 147,760 in Family Medicine 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
13K
Medicare Part D claims · 551 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$82.1
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Jose Lugo Morales, M.D. filed 13,269 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, prescribing 88% generic.
- 13K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
- $82.1
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥98th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1851308340 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-HEAVY · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1851308340
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 148K Family Medicine
- RX-HEAVY 13K claims
- BOOK-LIGHT 580 in Puerto Rico
- PHOTO-ENUM John Diep · 2006
Jose Lugo Morales, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
13,269 ≥ 98th percentile 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Jose Lugo Morales, M.D. 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 Lugo Morales, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
13,269 288% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Family Medicine 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 Family Medicine 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1851308340 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/01/2006 |
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 Lugo Morales, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$82
Largest payer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
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 Lugo Morales, M.D. - brand share 12.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 13,269 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.
13,269
Total Claims
$577K
Total Drug Cost
551
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 19,113
- Total Day Supply
- 552,284
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $454K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $122K
- Opioid Claims
- 71 (0.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 245
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.38
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 88, 65-74: 217, 75-84: 181, 85+: 65
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Jose Lugo Morales, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
852 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
835 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
642 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
606 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide
417 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
406 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
401 claims
- Cilostazol
Cilostazol
356 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 852 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 835 |
| Losartan Potassium | 642 |
| Metformin Hcl | 606 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 417 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 406 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 401 |
| Cilostazol | 356 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 355 |
| Synthroid Levothyroxine Sodium | 341 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Jose Lugo Morales, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Jose Lugo Morales, M.D.'s 13,269 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Lugo Morales, both outside Puerto Rico so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family 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 Lugo Morales.
One of 580 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Puerto Rico, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Luis Acevedo-Marty
M.D.
Aguadilla, PR
Dr. Humberto Acosta
M.D.
Cabo Rojo, PR
Dr. Sheila Acosta
MD
Manati, PR
Dr. Greisha Adorno-Robles
MD
Barceloneta, PR
Dr. Georgina Aguirre
M.D.
Ponce, PR
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose Lugo Morales, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Jose Lugo Morales, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Jose Lugo Morales, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Jose Lugo Morales, M.D. wrote 13,269 Medicare Part D claims totaling $577K in drug costs for 551 beneficiaries.
Where is Jose Lugo Morales, M.D. located? ▼
Jose Lugo Morales, M.D. is located at CARRETERA 670 KM 9.0, Vega Baja, PR, 00693. Phone: (787) 855-1111.
What is Jose Lugo Morales, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Jose Lugo Morales, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851308340, issued on 08/01/2006.
Does Jose Lugo Morales, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Jose Lugo Morales, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $454K in brand drug costs.
Does Jose Lugo Morales, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Jose Lugo Morales, M.D. had 71 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Jose Lugo Morales, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Jose Lugo Morales, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Jose Lugo Morales, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Jose Lugo Morales, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 13,269 Part D claims and 551 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jose Lugo Morales, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Jose Lugo Morales, M.D.'s NPI is 1851308340 with credentials M.D.. 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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