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2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1831150614 MD
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in San Juan, 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 15,306 in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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
251
Medicare Part D claims · 104 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Luis Baerga-Varela, MD filed 251 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- 251
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Luis Baerga-Varela, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
251 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Luis Baerga-Varela, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Luis Baerga-Varela, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Medicare Part D claims
251 68% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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).
Luis Baerga-Varela, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding MD credentials at 640 AVE ANDALUCIA, San Juan, PR, 00920, with a listed phone of (787) 461-1780. NPI 1831150614 was issued on 03/31/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 251 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 104 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.2%.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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 | 1831150614 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/31/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Luis Baerga-Varela, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Prspi, Psc
San Juan, PR
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
251
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
104
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 288
- Total Day Supply
- 7,546
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 23 (9.2% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.34
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Luis Baerga-Varela, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
92 claims
- Amitriptyline Hcl 29
Amitriptyline Hcl
29 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 24
Duloxetine Hcl
24 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 12
Tramadol Hcl
12 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl 11
Tizanidine Hcl
11 claims
- Tramadol Hcl-Aceta… 11
Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 92 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 29 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 24 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 12 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 11 |
| Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophen | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview
How Luis Baerga-Varela, MD fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.
15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider
Luis Baerga-Varela, MD's 251 claims are below the specialty average of 781.
Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Baerga-Varela.
Dr. Rafael Acevedo
M.D.
Hormigueros, PR
Dr. William Acevedo
M.D.
San Juan, PR
Dr. Sandra Aguayo Cedeno
MD
Bayamon, PR
Dr. Rafael Aguayo-Munoz
MD
Caguas, PR
Dr. Aixa Ahorrio
O.T.
Vega Alta, PR
Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luis Baerga-Varela, MD's specialty? ▼
Luis Baerga-Varela, MD specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does Luis Baerga-Varela, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Luis Baerga-Varela, MD wrote 251 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 104 beneficiaries.
Where is Luis Baerga-Varela, MD located? ▼
Luis Baerga-Varela, MD is located at 640 AVE ANDALUCIA, San Juan, PR, 00920. Phone: (787) 461-1780.
What is Luis Baerga-Varela, MD's NPI number? ▼
Luis Baerga-Varela, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831150614, issued on 03/31/2006.
Does Luis Baerga-Varela, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Luis Baerga-Varela, MD had 23 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.2%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Luis Baerga-Varela, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Luis Baerga-Varela, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Amitriptyline Hcl, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Luis Baerga-Varela, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Luis Baerga-Varela, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 251 Part D claims and 104 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Luis Baerga-Varela, MD's credentials? ▼
Luis Baerga-Varela, MD's NPI is 1831150614 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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