2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1235137589 M.D.
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LUIS DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in CAGUAS, 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 504 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
61%
generic claims · 39% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$120.34
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LUIS DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CAGUAS, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 7K claims across 504 beneficiaries — 39% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $120.34 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LUIS DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D. filed 6,702 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CAGUAS, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

LUIS DE JESUS 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).

LUIS DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/11/2005

NPI 1235137589

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,702 147% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

LUIS DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1235137589. 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 DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 64 GOYCO STREET, CAGUAS, PR, 00725, with a listed phone of (787) 743-0236. NPI 1235137589 was issued on 07/11/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DE JESUS 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 6,702 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 504 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 39% brand-name and 61% 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.

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

64 GOYCO STREET
CAGUAS, PR 00725

Provider Details

NPI 1235137589
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/11/2005

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 DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$120

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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 · Above average

LUIS DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D. — brand share 39.0%
Specialty average (est.)

39% brand-name claims vs 61% generic, on 6,702 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.

6,702
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
504
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,371
Total Day Supply
211,694
Brand vs Generic
39% brand / 61% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$853K
Generic Drug Cost
$329K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.16
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 146, 65-74: 181, 75-84: 140, 85+: 37

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
1,375
Montelukast Sodium
1,263
Fluticasone Propionate
1,053
Spiriva Respimat
Tiotropium Bromide
660
Azelastine Hcl
445
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
406
Wixela Inhub
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
370
Flovent Hfa
Fluticasone Propionate
314
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
172
Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
137

* 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 DE JESUS VARGAS, 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 DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D.'s 6,702 claims are above 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 DE JESUS VARGAS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LUIS DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D.'s specialty?
LUIS DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in CAGUAS, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LUIS DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LUIS DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D. wrote 6,702 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 504 beneficiaries.
Where is LUIS DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D. located?
LUIS DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D. is located at 64 GOYCO STREET, CAGUAS, PR, 00725. Phone: (787) 743-0236.
What is LUIS DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D.'s NPI number?
LUIS DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235137589, issued on 07/11/2005.
Does LUIS DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LUIS DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D.'s prescribing is 39% brand-name and 61% generic drugs by claim count, with $853K in brand drug costs.
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 DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LUIS DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Montelukast Sodium, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LUIS DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D. accept Medicare?
LUIS DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,702 Part D claims and 504 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LUIS DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D.'s credentials?
LUIS DE JESUS VARGAS, M.D.'s NPI is 1235137589 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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