2026 NPPES data Electrodiagnostic Medicine Physician NPI 1174857247 M.D.
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KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D.

Electrodiagnostic Medicine Physician in MANATI, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 344 beneficiaries · Electrodiagnostic Medicine Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$18.15
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D. is a Electrodiagnostic Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MANATI, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 344 beneficiaries — 1% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $18.15 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D. filed 2,227 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MANATI, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, 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).

KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/22/2009

NPI 1174857247

Primary specialty

Electrodiagnostic Medicine Physician

Rare

97 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,227 102% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,100

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Electrodiagnostic Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Electrodiagnostic Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D. is a Electrodiagnostic Medicine Physician provider practicing in MANATI, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1174857247. 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.

KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Electrodiagnostic Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at CALLE JOSE CANDELAS #1 MANATI MEDICAL PLAZA, MANATI, PR, 00674, with a listed phone of (787) 854-5063. NPI 1174857247 was issued on 09/22/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RAMOS-VARGAS 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 2,227 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 344 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $29K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. 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.

Electrodiagnostic Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 97 enrolled providers across 30 states and an average of 1,100 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

CALLE JOSE CANDELAS #1 MANATI MEDICAL PLAZA
MANATI, PR 00674

Provider Details

NPI 1174857247
Specialty Electrodiagnostic Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/22/2009

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 KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$18

Largest payer

NS Pharma, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D. — brand share 1.0%
Specialty average (est.)

1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 2,227 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.

2,227
Total Claims
$29K
Total Drug Cost
344
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,274
Total Day Supply
52,674
Brand vs Generic
1% brand / 99% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$26K
Opioid Claims
12 (0.5% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.63
Gender Split
45% female / 55% male
Age Distribution
<65: 231, 65-74: 87, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
538
Baclofen
341
Diclofenac Sodium
296
Diclofenac Potassium
203
Nabumetone
188
Tizanidine Hcl
188
Naproxen
71
Methylprednisolone
70
Sulindac
69
Celecoxib
56

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

Electrodiagnostic Medicine Physician Overview

How KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D. fits within the Electrodiagnostic Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

97
Electrodiagnostic Medicine Physician Providers in US
30
States with Electrodiagnostic Medicine Physician
1,100
Avg Claims per Provider

KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D.'s 2,227 claims are above the specialty average of 1,100.

Nearby Electrodiagnostic 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 RAMOS-VARGAS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D.'s specialty?
KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D. specializes in Electrodiagnostic Medicine Physician and practices in MANATI, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D. wrote 2,227 Medicare Part D claims totaling $29K in drug costs for 344 beneficiaries.
Where is KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D. located?
KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D. is located at CALLE JOSE CANDELAS #1 MANATI MEDICAL PLAZA, MANATI, PR, 00674. Phone: (787) 854-5063.
What is KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D.'s NPI number?
KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174857247, issued on 09/22/2009.
Does KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D.'s prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
Does KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D. had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
How many Electrodiagnostic Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 97 Electrodiagnostic Medicine Physician providers across 30 states in the US. The average Electrodiagnostic Medicine Physician provider writes 1,100 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Baclofen, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D. accept Medicare?
KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,227 Part D claims and 344 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D.'s credentials?
KATHYA RAMOS-VARGAS, M.D.'s NPI is 1174857247 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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