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JOSE ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D.

Internal Medicine Physician 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 662 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$871.79
33 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JOSE ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D. filed 3,225 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in ARECIBO, Puerto Rico, prescribing 87% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
$871.79
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 ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,225 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 ZARAGOZA-BUXO, 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 ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/16/2008

NPI 1205088630

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,225 19% 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 ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M. D. credentials at ZONA INDUSTRIAL VICTOR ROJAS 2, ARECIBO, PR, 00612, with a listed phone of (787) 238-5801. NPI 1205088630 was issued on 10/16/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZARAGOZA-BUXO 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 3,225 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 662 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $632K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count. 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

ZONA INDUSTRIAL VICTOR ROJAS 2
ARECIBO, PR 00612

Provider Details

NPI 1205088630
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M. D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/16/2008

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 ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$872

Largest payer

BioCryst US Sales Co., LLC

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 ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 3,225 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.

3,225
Total Claims
$632K
Total Drug Cost
662
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,489
Total Day Supply
83,691
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$580K
Generic Drug Cost
$52K
Antibiotic Claims
80

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.74
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 164, 65-74: 304, 75-84: 155, 85+: 39

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JOSE ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D. 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
Montelukast Sodium
510
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
328
Prednisone
247
Triamcinolone Acetonide
242
Fluticasone Propionate
239
Ketoconazole
201
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
114
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
107
Betamethasone Dipropionate
101
Famotidine
78

* 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 ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D. 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 ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D.'s 3,225 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 ZARAGOZA-BUXO.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOSE ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D.'s specialty?
JOSE ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in ARECIBO, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M. D..
How much does JOSE ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOSE ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D. wrote 3,225 Medicare Part D claims totaling $632K in drug costs for 662 beneficiaries.
Where is JOSE ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D. located?
JOSE ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D. is located at ZONA INDUSTRIAL VICTOR ROJAS 2, ARECIBO, PR, 00612. Phone: (787) 238-5801.
What is JOSE ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D.'s NPI number?
JOSE ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205088630, issued on 10/16/2008.
Does JOSE ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOSE ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $580K in brand drug costs.
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 ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOSE ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Montelukast Sodium, Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOSE ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D. accept Medicare?
JOSE ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,225 Part D claims and 662 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOSE ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D.'s credentials?
JOSE ZARAGOZA-BUXO, M. D.'s NPI is 1205088630 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

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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