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JOSE MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in CAROLINA, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 391 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$51.43
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOSE MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD filed 4,001 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in CAROLINA, Puerto Rico, prescribing 84% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing
$51.43
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 MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

4,001 Top 8% higher than 92% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JOSE MUNOZ BENEDICTO, 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 MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/14/2005

NPI 1144205816

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,001 47% 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 MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6777 CALLE MARG. BIASCOCHEA, CAROLINA, PR, 00979, with a listed phone of (787) 585-9875. NPI 1144205816 was issued on 12/14/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MUNOZ BENEDICTO 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 4,001 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 391 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $419K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%. 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

6777 CALLE MARG. BIASCOCHEA
CAROLINA, PR 00979

Provider Details

NPI 1144205816
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/14/2005

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 MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$51

Largest payer

E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.

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 MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 4,001 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.

4,001
Total Claims
$419K
Total Drug Cost
391
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,743
Total Day Supply
192,091
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$336K
Generic Drug Cost
$82K
Opioid Claims
27 (0.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
170

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.00
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 40, 65-74: 138, 75-84: 144, 85+: 69

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOSE MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
161
Amlodipine Besylate
150
Metoprolol Succinate
131
Rosuvastatin Calcium
130
Atorvastatin Calcium
120
Famotidine
116
Gabapentin
110
Losartan Potassium
110
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
103
Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
101

* 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 MUNOZ BENEDICTO, 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 MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD's 4,001 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 MUNOZ BENEDICTO.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSE MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD's specialty?
JOSE MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in CAROLINA, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOSE MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSE MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD wrote 4,001 Medicare Part D claims totaling $419K in drug costs for 391 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSE MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD located?
JOSE MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD is located at 6777 CALLE MARG. BIASCOCHEA, CAROLINA, PR, 00979. Phone: (787) 585-9875.
What is JOSE MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD's NPI number?
JOSE MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144205816, issued on 12/14/2005.
Does JOSE MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSE MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $336K in brand drug costs.
Does JOSE MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOSE MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD had 27 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%.
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 MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSE MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSE MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD accept Medicare?
JOSE MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,001 Part D claims and 391 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSE MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD's credentials?
JOSE MUNOZ BENEDICTO, MD's NPI is 1144205816 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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