2026 NPPES data Personal Emergency Response Attendant NPI 1861486144 MD
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MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD

Personal Emergency Response Attendant in CANOVANAS, 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 425 beneficiaries · Personal Emergency Response Attendant avg: 996
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD is a Personal Emergency Response Attendant ([object Object]) practicing in CANOVANAS, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 6K claims across 425 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD filed 6,451 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CANOVANAS, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/01/2005

NPI 1861486144

Primary specialty

Personal Emergency Response Attendant

Niche

830 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,451 548% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 996

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Personal Emergency Response Attendant compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Personal Emergency Response Attendant share within Puerto Rico

1. Personal Emergency Response Attendant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Personal Emergency Response Attendant share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Personal Emergency Response Attendant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Personal Emergency Response Attendant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Personal Emergency Response Attendant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Personal Emergency Response Attendant) — 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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MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD is a Personal Emergency Response Attendant provider practicing in CANOVANAS, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1861486144. 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.

MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Personal Emergency Response Attendant provider holding MD credentials at CALLE BAHUINIA, Z978 LOCAL A,, CANOVANAS, PR, 00729, with a listed phone of (787) 256-2853. NPI 1861486144 was issued on 09/01/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VAZQUEZ 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 6,451 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 425 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $300K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%. 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.

Personal Emergency Response Attendant is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 830 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 996 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

CALLE BAHUINIA, Z978 LOCAL A,
CANOVANAS, PR 00729

Provider Details

NPI 1861486144
Specialty Personal Emergency Response Attendant
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/01/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

GEMI PSC
MANATI, PR

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 6,451 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.

6,451
Total Claims
$300K
Total Drug Cost
425
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,847
Total Day Supply
338,076
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$206K
Generic Drug Cost
$91K
Opioid Claims
70 (1.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
153

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 61, 65-74: 148, 75-84: 154, 85+: 62

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
328
Metformin Hcl
310
Simvastatin
257
Amlodipine Besylate
244
Lisinopril
238
Gabapentin
226
Levothyroxine Sodium
219
Losartan Potassium
211
Metoprolol Succinate
206
Hydrochlorothiazide
172

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

Personal Emergency Response Attendant Overview

How MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD fits within the Personal Emergency Response Attendant landscape nationally.

830
Personal Emergency Response Attendant Providers in US
48
States with Personal Emergency Response Attendant
996
Avg Claims per Provider

MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD's 6,451 claims are above the specialty average of 996.

Nearby Personal Emergency Response Attendant Providers in Puerto Rico

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

Compare Personal Emergency Response Attendant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD's specialty?
MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD specializes in Personal Emergency Response Attendant and practices in CANOVANAS, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD wrote 6,451 Medicare Part D claims totaling $300K in drug costs for 425 beneficiaries.
Where is MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD located?
MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD is located at CALLE BAHUINIA, Z978 LOCAL A,, CANOVANAS, PR, 00729. Phone: (787) 256-2853.
What is MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD's NPI number?
MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861486144, issued on 09/01/2005.
Does MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $206K in brand drug costs.
Does MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD had 70 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
How many Personal Emergency Response Attendant providers are there in the US?
There are 830 Personal Emergency Response Attendant providers across 48 states in the US. The average Personal Emergency Response Attendant provider writes 996 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl, Simvastatin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD accept Medicare?
MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,451 Part D claims and 425 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD's credentials?
MANUEL VAZQUEZ, MD's NPI is 1861486144 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

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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