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2026 NPPES data Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1508851577 MD
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Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in Gainesville, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,436 in Hematology (Internal Medicine) 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
203
Medicare Part D claims · 72 beneficiaries · Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 693
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$18.92
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Manuel De La Puerta, MD filed 203 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in Gainesville, Florida, prescribing 70% generic.
- 203
- Part D claims, 2023
- 70%
- generic prescribing
- $18.92
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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.
Manuel De La Puerta, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
203 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Manuel De La Puerta, MD 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).
What does the federal data show about Manuel De La Puerta, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
203 71% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Florida 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 Hematology (Internal Medicine) 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).
Manuel De La Puerta, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2767 NW 26TH PL, Gainesville, FL, 32605, with a listed phone of (352) 316-4843. NPI 1508851577 was issued on 09/15/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 203 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 72 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $121K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.8%.
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,436 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 693 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 | 1508851577 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/15/2005 |
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 Manuel De La Puerta, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$19
Largest payer
Octapharma USA, 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.
License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Manuel De La Puerta, MD. To verify Manuel De La Puerta, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Manuel De La Puerta, MD - brand share 30.0%
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician average
30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 203 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.
203
Total Claims
$121K
Total Drug Cost
72
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 305
- Total Day Supply
- 8,051
- Brand vs Generic
- 30% brand / 70% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $114K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Opioid Claims
- 32 (15.8% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 74.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.47
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Manuel De La Puerta, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Eliquis
Eliquis
39 claims
- Hydroxyurea 12
Hydroxyurea
12 claims
- Ondansetron Odt 11
Ondansetron Odt
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Eliquis Apixaban | 39 |
| Hydroxyurea | 12 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 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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Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview
How Manuel De La Puerta, MD fits within the Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.
1,436
Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician
693
Avg Claims per Provider
Manuel De La Puerta, MD's 203 claims are below the specialty average of 693.
Nearby Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as De La Puerta.
Ahmad Abdulzahir
Orange Park, FL
Dr. Yeon Ahn
MD
Miami, FL
Dr. Vaseem Akhtar
M.D.
Okeechobee, FL
Dr. Geethanjali Akula
M.D.
Orlando, FL
Dr. Jose Alemar
MD
Clearwater, FL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manuel De La Puerta, MD's specialty? ▼
Manuel De La Puerta, MD specializes in Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in Gainesville, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does Manuel De La Puerta, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Manuel De La Puerta, MD wrote 203 Medicare Part D claims totaling $121K in drug costs for 72 beneficiaries.
Where is Manuel De La Puerta, MD located? ▼
Manuel De La Puerta, MD is located at 2767 NW 26TH PL, Gainesville, FL, 32605. Phone: (352) 316-4843.
What is Manuel De La Puerta, MD's NPI number? ▼
Manuel De La Puerta, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508851577, issued on 09/15/2005.
Does Manuel De La Puerta, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Manuel De La Puerta, MD's prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $114K in brand drug costs.
Does Manuel De La Puerta, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Manuel De La Puerta, MD had 32 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.8%.
How many Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,436 Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 693 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Manuel De La Puerta, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Manuel De La Puerta, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Eliquis, Hydroxyurea, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Manuel De La Puerta, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Manuel De La Puerta, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 203 Part D claims and 72 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Manuel De La Puerta, MD's credentials? ▼
Manuel De La Puerta, MD's NPI is 1508851577 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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