NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1700826344 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Julio Baez Suarez, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Caguas, 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 24,795 in Cardiovascular Disease 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 608 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Industry payments
$232.98
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Julio Baez Suarez, M.D. filed 5,617 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Julio Baez Suarez, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,617 Top 5% higher than 95% 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Julio Baez Suarez, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Julio Baez Suarez, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
5,617 85% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Cardiovascular Disease 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 Cardiovascular Disease 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).
Julio Baez Suarez, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at CALLE MUNOZ RIVERA NUM 2, Caguas, PR, 00725, with a listed phone of (787) 746-2065. NPI 1700826344 was issued on 06/08/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,617 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 608 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $168K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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 | 1700826344 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/08/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Julio Baez Suarez, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Salud Integral EN LA Montana Inc
Naranjito, PR
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Julio Baez Suarez, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$233
Largest payer
Medtronic, Inc.
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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
5,617
Total Claims
$168K
Total Drug Cost
608
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,572
- Total Day Supply
- 191,723
- Generic Drug Cost
- $66K
- Opioid Claims
- 25 (0.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 21
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.96
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 117, 65-74: 254, 75-84: 169, 85+: 68
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Julio Baez Suarez, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
603 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
340 claims
- Verapamil Er
Verapamil Er
323 claims
- Clonidine Hcl
Clonidine Hcl
303 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
254 claims
- Propafenone Hcl
Propafenone Hcl
244 claims
- Furosemide 220
Furosemide
220 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 191
Atorvastatin Calcium
191 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 603 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 340 |
| Verapamil Er Verapamil Hcl | 323 |
| Clonidine Hcl | 303 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 254 |
| Propafenone Hcl | 244 |
| Furosemide | 220 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 191 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 161 |
| Lisinopril | 158 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Julio Baez Suarez, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
Julio Baez Suarez, M.D.'s 5,617 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Baez Suarez.
Dr. Jose Acevedo-Valles
MD
San Juan, PR
Dr. Gerardo Alayon Anta
M.D.
Ponce, PR
Dr. Edwin Alejandro
MD
Bayamon, PR
Dr. Angel Arroyo
MD
Rio Piedras, PR
Dr. Victor Arroyo
MD
Carolina, PR
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Julio Baez Suarez, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Julio Baez Suarez, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Julio Baez Suarez, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Julio Baez Suarez, M.D. wrote 5,617 Medicare Part D claims totaling $168K in drug costs for 608 beneficiaries.
Where is Julio Baez Suarez, M.D. located? ▼
Julio Baez Suarez, M.D. is located at CALLE MUNOZ RIVERA NUM 2, Caguas, PR, 00725. Phone: (787) 746-2065.
What is Julio Baez Suarez, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Julio Baez Suarez, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700826344, issued on 06/08/2006.
Does Julio Baez Suarez, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Julio Baez Suarez, M.D. had 25 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Julio Baez Suarez, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Julio Baez Suarez, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Metoprolol Succinate, Verapamil Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Julio Baez Suarez, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Julio Baez Suarez, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,617 Part D claims and 608 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Julio Baez Suarez, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Julio Baez Suarez, M.D.'s NPI is 1700826344 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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