2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1043277726 MEDICINE DOCTOR
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JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR

General Practice Physician in AGUADA, 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 317 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR filed 8,845 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Physician in AGUADA, Puerto Rico, prescribing 93% generic.

9K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing

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JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

8,845 Top 2% higher than 98% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR 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 JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/27/2006

NPI 1043277726

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

8,845 208% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

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

Puerto Rico providers

General Practice Physician share within Puerto Rico

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice 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).

JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding MEDICINE DOCTOR credentials at CARR 115 URB. FLAMBOYANES #6, AGUADA, PR, 00602, with a listed phone of (787) 688-1515. NPI 1043277726 was issued on 04/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CORDERO PUPO 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 8,845 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 317 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $307K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%. 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 Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

CARR 115 URB. FLAMBOYANES #6
AGUADA, PR 00602

Provider Details

NPI 1043277726
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials MEDICINE DOCTOR
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/27/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 8,845 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.

8,845
Total Claims
$307K
Total Drug Cost
317
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
16,141
Total Day Supply
467,569
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$179K
Generic Drug Cost
$125K
Opioid Claims
17 (0.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
168

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.31
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 51, 65-74: 87, 75-84: 121, 85+: 58

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR 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
Amlodipine Besylate
434
Simvastatin
387
Famotidine
374
Losartan Potassium
356
Gabapentin
346
Metformin Hcl
315
Levothyroxine Sodium
286
Omeprazole
276
Atorvastatin Calcium
247
Rosuvastatin Calcium
234

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

General Practice Physician Overview

How JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR's 8,845 claims are above the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CORDERO PUPO.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR's specialty?
JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in AGUADA, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MEDICINE DOCTOR.
How much does JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR wrote 8,845 Medicare Part D claims totaling $307K in drug costs for 317 beneficiaries.
Where is JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR located?
JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR is located at CARR 115 URB. FLAMBOYANES #6, AGUADA, PR, 00602. Phone: (787) 688-1515.
What is JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR's NPI number?
JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043277726, issued on 04/27/2006.
Does JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $179K in brand drug costs.
Does JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR prescribe opioids?
Yes, JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Simvastatin, Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR accept Medicare?
JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR appears in CMS Medicare data with 8,845 Part D claims and 317 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR's credentials?
JULIO CORDERO PUPO, MEDICINE DOCTOR's NPI is 1043277726 with credentials MEDICINE DOCTOR. 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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