2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1295212389 PHARMD
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KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD

Pharmacist 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
674
Medicare Part D claims · 496 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
1%
generic claims · 99% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD filed 674 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, prescribing 1% generic.

674
Part D claims, 2023
1%
generic prescribing

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KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

674 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 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

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

What does the federal data show about KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/23/2018

NPI 1295212389

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

674 399% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Pharmacist share within Puerto Rico

1. Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pharmacist share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pharmacist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — 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).

KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding PHARMD credentials at 100 GRAND PASEO BLVD, SAN JUAN, PR, 00926, with a listed phone of (787) 283-2555. NPI 1295212389 was issued on 07/23/2018. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COLON-VAZQUEZ 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 674 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 496 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $151K in drug spend, split 99% brand-name and 1% 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.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 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

100 GRAND PASEO BLVD
SAN JUAN, PR 00926

Provider Details

NPI 1295212389
Specialty Pharmacist
Credentials PHARMD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/23/2018

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD — brand share 99.0%
Specialty average (est.)

99% brand-name claims vs 1% generic, on 674 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.

674
Total Claims
$151K
Total Drug Cost
496
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
682
Total Day Supply
1,088
Brand vs Generic
99% brand / 1% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$151K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.37
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 237, 75-84: 171, 85+: 45

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
278
Arexvy
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf
52
Abrysvo
"Rsv Vacc
N/A
Boostrix Tdap
"Diphth
N/A

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

Pharmacist Overview

How KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD's 674 claims are above the specialty average of 135.

Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Puerto Rico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COLON-VAZQUEZ.

Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD's specialty?
KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD specializes in Pharmacist and practices in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico. Credentials: PHARMD.
How much does KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD wrote 674 Medicare Part D claims totaling $151K in drug costs for 496 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD located?
KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD is located at 100 GRAND PASEO BLVD, SAN JUAN, PR, 00926. Phone: (787) 283-2555.
What is KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD's NPI number?
KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295212389, issued on 07/23/2018.
Does KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD's prescribing is 99% brand-name and 1% generic drugs by claim count, with $151K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix, Arexvy, Abrysvo. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD accept Medicare?
KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 674 Part D claims and 496 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD's credentials?
KATHIA COLON-VAZQUEZ, PHARMD's NPI is 1295212389 with credentials PHARMD. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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