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2026 NPPES data General Practice Dentistry NPI 1356455521 DMD
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General Practice Dentistry 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 121,642 in General Practice Dentistry, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 469 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% 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 Velazquez, DMD filed 1,433 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Dentistry in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, prescribing 99% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 99%
- generic prescribing
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Jose Velazquez, DMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,433 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
What does the federal data show about Jose Velazquez, DMD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
General Practice Dentistry
Medicare Part D claims
1,433 17× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How General Practice Dentistry 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 General Practice Dentistry. 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.
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Jose Velazquez, DMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding DMD credentials at ANA LENS DE SUSONI 58, Arecibo, PR, 00612, with a listed phone of (787) 878-8863. NPI 1356455521 was issued on 08/18/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,433 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 469 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.4%.
General Practice Dentistry is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 121,642 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 82 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 | 1356455521 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | General Practice Dentistry |
| Credentials | DMD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/18/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Jose Velazquez, DMD - brand share 1.0%
General Practice Dentistry average
1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 1,433 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.
1,433
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
469
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,500
- Total Day Supply
- 18,979
- Brand vs Generic
- 1% brand / 99% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $14K
- Opioid Claims
- 164 (11.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 557
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.89
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 106, 65-74: 243, 75-84: 108, 85+: 12
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Jose Velazquez, DMD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Naproxen
Naproxen
476 claims
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
436 claims
- Acetaminophen-Code… 127
Acetaminophen-Codeine
127 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 66
Clindamycin Hcl
66 claims
- Dexamethasone 41
Dexamethasone
41 claims
- Tramadol Hcl-Aceta… 35
Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen
35 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 32
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
32 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet… 25
Triamcinolone Acetonide
25 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Naproxen | 476 |
| Amoxicillin | 436 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine Acetaminophen With Codeine | 127 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 66 |
| Dexamethasone | 41 |
| Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophen | 35 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 32 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 25 |
| Naproxen Sodium | 23 |
| Metronidazole | 18 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
General Practice Dentistry Overview
How Jose Velazquez, DMD fits within the General Practice Dentistry landscape nationally.
121,642
General Practice Dentistry Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Dentistry
82
Avg Claims per Provider
Jose Velazquez, DMD's 1,433 claims are above the specialty average of 82.
Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Velazquez.
Ricardo Abella
Bayamon, PR
Dr. Ricardo Abrams
M.D.
Moca, PR
Dr. Carlos Abreu Girald
DMD
Aguadilla, PR
Dr. Ines Acaron
D.D.S.
San Juan, PR
Dr. Mariela Acevedo
D.M.D.
San Juan, PR
Compare General Practice Dentistry 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 Velazquez, DMD's specialty? ▼
Jose Velazquez, DMD specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Credentials: DMD.
How much does Jose Velazquez, DMD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Jose Velazquez, DMD wrote 1,433 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 469 beneficiaries.
Where is Jose Velazquez, DMD located? ▼
Jose Velazquez, DMD is located at ANA LENS DE SUSONI 58, Arecibo, PR, 00612. Phone: (787) 878-8863.
What is Jose Velazquez, DMD's NPI number? ▼
Jose Velazquez, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356455521, issued on 08/18/2006.
Does Jose Velazquez, DMD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Jose Velazquez, DMD's prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
Does Jose Velazquez, DMD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Jose Velazquez, DMD had 164 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.4%.
How many General Practice Dentistry providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 121,642 General Practice Dentistry providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Dentistry provider writes 82 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Jose Velazquez, DMD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Jose Velazquez, DMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Naproxen, Amoxicillin, Acetaminophen-Codeine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Jose Velazquez, DMD accept Medicare? ▼
Jose Velazquez, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,433 Part D claims and 469 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Jose Velazquez, DMD's credentials? ▼
Jose Velazquez, DMD's NPI is 1356455521 with credentials DMD. 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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