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2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1407851959 M.D.
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Otolaryngology Physician in Fajardo, 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 10,893 in Otolaryngology 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
560
Medicare Part D claims · 299 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% 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 Otero Garcia, M.D. filed 560 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology Physician in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, prescribing 95% generic.
- 560
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- 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 Otero Garcia, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
560 Top 34% higher than 66% 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 Otero Garcia, 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 Otero Garcia, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
560 10% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Otolaryngology 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 Otolaryngology 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 Otero Garcia, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 410 AVE GENERAL VALERO, Fajardo, PR, 00738, with a listed phone of (787) 655-5062. NPI 1407851959 was issued on 06/20/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 560 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 299 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count.
Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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 | 1407851959 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/20/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Jose Otero Garcia, M.D. - brand share 5.0%
Otolaryngology Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 560 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.
560
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
299
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 653
- Total Day Supply
- 15,925
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $16K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 27
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.68
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 46, 65-74: 124, 75-84: 102, 85+: 27
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Jose Otero Garcia, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
244 claims
- Clotrimazole
Clotrimazole
109 claims
- Ofloxacin 63
Ofloxacin
63 claims
- Sucralfate 37
Sucralfate
37 claims
- Azelastine Hcl 26
Azelastine Hcl
26 claims
- Levofloxacin 16
Levofloxacin
16 claims
- Losartan Potassium 12
Losartan Potassium
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 244 |
| Clotrimazole | 109 |
| Ofloxacin | 63 |
| Sucralfate | 37 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 26 |
| Levofloxacin | 16 |
| Losartan Potassium | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Otolaryngology Physician Overview
How Jose Otero Garcia, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.
10,893
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider
Jose Otero Garcia, M.D.'s 560 claims are above the specialty average of 509.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Otero Garcia.
Dr. Yadiel Alameda - Rios
M.D.
Manati, PR
Dr. Gustavo Almodovar-Mercado
M.D.
Mayaguez, PR
Dr. Hector Armaiz Perez
M.D.
Santurce, PR
Dr. Michael Arruza Elias
MD
Caguas, PR
Dr. Jose Arsuaga
MD
San Juan, PR
Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose Otero Garcia, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Jose Otero Garcia, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Jose Otero Garcia, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Jose Otero Garcia, M.D. wrote 560 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 299 beneficiaries.
Where is Jose Otero Garcia, M.D. located? ▼
Jose Otero Garcia, M.D. is located at 410 AVE GENERAL VALERO, Fajardo, PR, 00738. Phone: (787) 655-5062.
What is Jose Otero Garcia, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Jose Otero Garcia, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407851959, issued on 06/20/2005.
Does Jose Otero Garcia, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Jose Otero Garcia, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,893 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Jose Otero Garcia, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Jose Otero Garcia, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Clotrimazole, Ofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Jose Otero Garcia, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Jose Otero Garcia, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 560 Part D claims and 299 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jose Otero Garcia, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Jose Otero Garcia, M.D.'s NPI is 1407851959 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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