2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1558590059 M.D.
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KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in SAN JUAN, 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
8K
Medicare Part D claims · 291 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$193.22
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 8K claims across 291 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $193.22 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D. filed 7,964 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, 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).

KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/07/2009

NPI 1558590059

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,779 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

7,964 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,854

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Puerto Rico

1. Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family 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).

KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1558590059. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at HOSPITAL UNIVERSITARIO DE ADULTO, SAN JUAN, PR, 00935, with a listed phone of (787) 754-0101. NPI 1558590059 was issued on 07/07/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BERRIOS SIERRA 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 7,964 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 291 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $325K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%. 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 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

HOSPITAL UNIVERSITARIO DE ADULTO
SAN JUAN, PR 00935

Provider Details

NPI 1558590059
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/07/2009

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 KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$193

Largest payer

E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.

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

KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 7,964 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.

7,964
Total Claims
$325K
Total Drug Cost
291
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,363
Total Day Supply
273,594
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$259K
Generic Drug Cost
$64K
Opioid Claims
21 (0.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
82

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 126, 75-84: 104, 85+: 42

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Losartan Potassium
550
Simvastatin
467
Atorvastatin Calcium
455
Amlodipine Besylate
419
Lisinopril
356
Hydrochlorothiazide
349
Metformin Hcl
324
Gabapentin
292
Levothyroxine Sodium
275
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
232

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

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D. fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider

KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D.'s 7,964 claims are above the specialty average of 4,854.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family 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 BERRIOS SIERRA.

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D.'s specialty?
KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D. specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D. wrote 7,964 Medicare Part D claims totaling $325K in drug costs for 291 beneficiaries.
Where is KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D. located?
KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D. is located at HOSPITAL UNIVERSITARIO DE ADULTO, SAN JUAN, PR, 00935. Phone: (787) 754-0101.
What is KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D.'s NPI number?
KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558590059, issued on 07/07/2009.
Does KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $259K in brand drug costs.
Does KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D. had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Simvastatin, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D. accept Medicare?
KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,964 Part D claims and 291 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D.'s credentials?
KARLA BERRIOS SIERRA, M.D.'s NPI is 1558590059 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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