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2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1982645057 MD
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General Practice Physician in Moca, 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 16,725 in General Practice 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
17K
Medicare Part D claims · 491 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD filed 17,005 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Physician in Moca, Puerto Rico, prescribing 87% generic.
- 17K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
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.
Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
17,005 Top 2% higher than 98% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD 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 Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
General Practice Physician
Medicare Part D claims
17,005 6× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How General Practice 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 General Practice 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).
Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding MD credentials at CARRETERA 111 INTERSECCION 420 KM 0.2, Moca, PR, 00676, with a listed phone of (787) 877-0447. NPI 1982645057 was issued on 06/09/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 17,005 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 491 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $660K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,725 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1982645057 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | General Practice Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/09/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD - brand share 12.0%
General Practice Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 17,005 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.
17,005
Total Claims
$660K
Total Drug Cost
491
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 24,190
- Total Day Supply
- 703,110
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $485K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $173K
- Opioid Claims
- 97 (0.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 215
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.02
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 93, 65-74: 187, 75-84: 164, 85+: 47
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Famotidine
Famotidine
1,052 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
906 claims
- Synthroid
Synthroid
771 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
662 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
549 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
480 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
470 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
466 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Famotidine | 1,052 |
| Gabapentin | 906 |
| Synthroid Levothyroxine Sodium | 771 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 662 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 549 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 480 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 470 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 466 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 454 |
| Losartan Potassium | 419 |
* 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 Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.
16,725
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider
Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD's 17,005 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 Soto Cruz.
Dr. Veronica Abraham
MD
San Juan, PR
Dr. Manuel Abraham Gonzalez
M.D.
San Juan, PR
Dr. Jennifer Abraham Vega
MD
San Juan, PR
Dr. Jose M. Abreu Guzman
M.D.
Manati, PR
Dr. Steven Abreu Reyes
M.D.
Las Piedras, PR
Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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- 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD's specialty? ▼
Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in Moca, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD wrote 17,005 Medicare Part D claims totaling $660K in drug costs for 491 beneficiaries.
Where is Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD located? ▼
Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD is located at CARRETERA 111 INTERSECCION 420 KM 0.2, Moca, PR, 00676. Phone: (787) 877-0447.
What is Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD's NPI number? ▼
Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982645057, issued on 06/09/2006.
Does Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $485K in brand drug costs.
Does Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD had 97 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,725 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 Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine, Gabapentin, Synthroid. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 17,005 Part D claims and 491 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD's credentials? ▼
Lemuel Soto Cruz, MD's NPI is 1982645057 with credentials MD. 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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