2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1760747216 M.D.
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LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D.

Internal 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 250 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
67.0938/100
▼ 16 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$4.5K
186 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 250 beneficiaries — 23% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 67.0938/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $4.5K across 186 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 67.0938 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,457 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/11/2012

NPI 1760747216

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,457 46% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

67.0938/100 16.006199999999993% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

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

Puerto Rico providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
67.0938/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 67.0938/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 67.0938/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 COTTO SANTANA, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1760747216. 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.

LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 735 AVE PONCE DE LEON STE 701Y705, SAN JUAN, PR, 00917, with a listed phone of (787) 758-6225. NPI 1760747216 was issued on 07/11/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COTTO SANTANA 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 1,457 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 250 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3.5 million in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.6%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 67.0938/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 88.7302, Cost 68.249), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

735 AVE PONCE DE LEON STE 701Y705
SAN JUAN, PR 00917

Provider Details

NPI 1760747216
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/11/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

67.0938
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
88.7302
Quality
68.249
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

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 LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$4.5K

Largest payer

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, 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 · Typical

LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D. — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 1,457 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.

1,457
Total Claims
$3.5M
Total Drug Cost
250
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,134
Total Day Supply
58,204
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3.4M
Generic Drug Cost
$83K
Opioid Claims
82 (5.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.53
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 111, 75-84: 88, 85+: 23

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Anastrozole
203
Alendronate Sodium
96
Ondansetron Hcl
90
Omeprazole
82
Hydroxyurea
70
Gabapentin
50
Letrozole
42
Erleada
Apalutamide
41
Famotidine
41
Ibrance
Palbociclib
35

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D.'s 1,457 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal 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 COTTO SANTANA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D.'s specialty?
LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D. wrote 1,457 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.5M in drug costs for 250 beneficiaries.
What is LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 67.0938/100 (Quality: 88.7302, Cost: 68.249). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D. located?
LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D. is located at 735 AVE PONCE DE LEON STE 701Y705, SAN JUAN, PR, 00917. Phone: (787) 758-6225.
What is LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D.'s NPI number?
LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760747216, issued on 07/11/2012.
Does LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D.'s prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.4M in brand drug costs.
Does LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D. had 82 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.6%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole, Alendronate Sodium, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D. accept Medicare?
LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,457 Part D claims and 250 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D.'s credentials?
LUIS COTTO SANTANA, M.D.'s NPI is 1760747216 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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