2026 NPPES data General Practice Dentistry NPI 1356455521 DMD
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JOSE VELAZQUEZ, DMD

General Practice Dentistry in ARECIBO, 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
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

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

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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about JOSE VELAZQUEZ, DMD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/18/2006

NPI 1356455521

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,433 1648% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 82

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

General Practice Dentistry share within Puerto Rico

1. General Practice Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Dentistry share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
General Practice Dentistry ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — 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 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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VELAZQUEZ 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 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%. 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.

General Practice Dentistry is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 121,627 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

ANA LENS DE SUSONI 58
ARECIBO, PR 00612

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%
Specialty average (est.)

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

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
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.

121,627
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.

Compare General Practice Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

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 121,627 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

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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