2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1427085448 M.D.
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LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in AIBONITO, 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
15K
Medicare Part D claims · 2K beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
49%
generic claims · 51% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$22.53
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in AIBONITO, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 15K claims across 2K beneficiaries — 51% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $22.53 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D. filed 15,184 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across AIBONITO, 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 SANTIAGO-PAGAN, 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 SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/26/2006

NPI 1427085448

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

15,184 969% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology 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.

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LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in AIBONITO, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1427085448. 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 SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 56 CALLE PEDRO ROSARIO, AIBONITO, PR, 00705, with a listed phone of (787) 991-1325. NPI 1427085448 was issued on 06/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SANTIAGO-PAGAN 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 15,184 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 2,389 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 51% brand-name and 49% 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.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

56 CALLE PEDRO ROSARIO
AIBONITO, PR 00705

Provider Details

NPI 1427085448
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/26/2006

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 SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$23

Largest payer

Alcon Puerto Rico 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 · Brand-heavy

LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D. — brand share 51.0%
Specialty average (est.)

51% brand-name claims vs 49% generic, on 15,184 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.

15,184
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
2,389
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
16,841
Total Day Supply
422,312
Brand vs Generic
51% brand / 49% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$143K
Antibiotic Claims
82

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.86
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 241, 65-74: 966, 75-84: 939, 85+: 243

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
3,743
Fluorometholone
2,477
Prednisolone Acetate
1,082
Timolol Maleate
971
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
911
Ofloxacin
895
Brimonidine Tartrate
825
Ketorolac Tromethamine
439
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone
Tobramycin/Dexamethasone
403
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
386

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D.'s 15,184 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SANTIAGO-PAGAN.

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D.'s specialty?
LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in AIBONITO, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D. wrote 15,184 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 2,389 beneficiaries.
Where is LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D. located?
LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D. is located at 56 CALLE PEDRO ROSARIO, AIBONITO, PR, 00705. Phone: (787) 991-1325.
What is LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427085448, issued on 06/26/2006.
Does LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 51% brand-name and 49% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Fluorometholone, Prednisolone Acetate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 15,184 Part D claims and 2,389 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D.'s credentials?
LUIS SANTIAGO-PAGAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1427085448 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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