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LUIS DELIZ-VARELA, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in SABANA GRANDE, 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 · 187 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: LUIS DELIZ-VARELA, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SABANA GRANDE, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 7K claims across 187 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: LUIS DELIZ-VARELA, M.D. filed 6,659 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SABANA GRANDE, 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 DELIZ-VARELA, 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 DELIZ-VARELA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/14/2006

NPI 1538172341

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,659 145% 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 DELIZ-VARELA, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in SABANA GRANDE, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1538172341. 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 DELIZ-VARELA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 8 CALLE JULIO VICTOR NUNEZ, SABANA GRANDE, PR, 00637, with a listed phone of (787) 873-3005. NPI 1538172341 was issued on 08/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DELIZ-VARELA 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 6,659 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 187 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $186K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%. 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

8 CALLE JULIO VICTOR NUNEZ
SABANA GRANDE, PR 00637

Provider Details

NPI 1538172341
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/14/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

LUIS DELIZ-VARELA, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 6,659 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.

6,659
Total Claims
$186K
Total Drug Cost
187
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,311
Total Day Supply
274,163
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$125K
Generic Drug Cost
$58K
Opioid Claims
23 (0.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
70

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.11
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 27, 65-74: 86, 75-84: 59, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
572
Gabapentin
327
Atorvastatin Calcium
322
Amlodipine Besylate
316
Losartan Potassium
296
Terazosin Hcl
207
Famotidine
194
Lisinopril
193
Metoprolol Tartrate
169
Montelukast Sodium
163

* 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 DELIZ-VARELA, 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 DELIZ-VARELA, M.D.'s 6,659 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 DELIZ-VARELA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LUIS DELIZ-VARELA, M.D.'s specialty?
LUIS DELIZ-VARELA, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SABANA GRANDE, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LUIS DELIZ-VARELA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LUIS DELIZ-VARELA, M.D. wrote 6,659 Medicare Part D claims totaling $186K in drug costs for 187 beneficiaries.
Where is LUIS DELIZ-VARELA, M.D. located?
LUIS DELIZ-VARELA, M.D. is located at 8 CALLE JULIO VICTOR NUNEZ, SABANA GRANDE, PR, 00637. Phone: (787) 873-3005.
What is LUIS DELIZ-VARELA, M.D.'s NPI number?
LUIS DELIZ-VARELA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538172341, issued on 08/14/2006.
Does LUIS DELIZ-VARELA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LUIS DELIZ-VARELA, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $125K in brand drug costs.
Does LUIS DELIZ-VARELA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, LUIS DELIZ-VARELA, M.D. had 23 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%.
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 DELIZ-VARELA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LUIS DELIZ-VARELA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Gabapentin, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LUIS DELIZ-VARELA, M.D. accept Medicare?
LUIS DELIZ-VARELA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,659 Part D claims and 187 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LUIS DELIZ-VARELA, M.D.'s credentials?
LUIS DELIZ-VARELA, M.D.'s NPI is 1538172341 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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