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2026 NPPES data Acupuncturist NPI 1518031285
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Acupuncturist in San German, Puerto Rico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 33,339 in Acupuncturist, 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
727
Medicare Part D claims · 407 beneficiaries · Acupuncturist avg: 797
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Maria Gonzalez Marques filed 727 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Acupuncturist in San German, Puerto Rico.
- 727
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Maria Gonzalez Marques's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
727 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Maria Gonzalez Marques?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Acupuncturist
Medicare Part D claims
727 9% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Acupuncturist compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico 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 Acupuncturist. 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).
Maria Gonzalez Marques appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acupuncturist provider at URB. EL CONVENTO CALLE2, B-30, San German, PR, 00683, with a listed phone of (787) 892-4286. NPI 1518031285 was issued on 11/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 727 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 407 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend.
Acupuncturist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 33,339 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 797 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 | 1518031285 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Acupuncturist |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 11/17/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
727
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
407
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 737
- Total Day Supply
- 6,612
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 225
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.61
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 60, 65-74: 190, 75-84: 123, 85+: 34
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Maria Gonzalez Marques prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
57 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
57 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
53 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
41 claims
- Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone
34 claims
- Meclizine Hcl
Meclizine Hcl
30 claims
- Dicyclomine Hcl
Dicyclomine Hcl
26 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl
Clindamycin Hcl
24 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 57 |
| Gabapentin | 57 |
| Azithromycin | 53 |
| Cephalexin | 41 |
| Dexamethasone | 34 |
| Meclizine Hcl | 30 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 26 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 24 |
| Cefadroxil | 23 |
| Methylprednisolone | 23 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Acupuncturist Overview
How Maria Gonzalez Marques fits within the Acupuncturist landscape nationally.
33,339
Acupuncturist Providers in US
55
States with Acupuncturist
797
Avg Claims per Provider
Maria Gonzalez Marques's 727 claims are below the specialty average of 797.
Nearby Acupuncturist Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gonzalez Marques.
Dr. Claudino Arias
MD
Cayey, PR
Dr. Jose Arroyo
MD
Aibonito, PR
Dr. Gretchen Borges Leon
ND
Humacao, PR
Dr. Jaime Cabre
LIC. ACUPUNCTURIST
San Juan, PR
Dr. Arturo Carrion
MD FAAFP
Caguas, PR
Compare Acupuncturist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Puerto Rico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Acupuncturist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maria Gonzalez Marques's specialty? ▼
Maria Gonzalez Marques specializes in Acupuncturist and practices in San German, Puerto Rico.
How much does Maria Gonzalez Marques prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Maria Gonzalez Marques wrote 727 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 407 beneficiaries.
Where is Maria Gonzalez Marques located? ▼
Maria Gonzalez Marques is located at URB. EL CONVENTO CALLE2, B-30, San German, PR, 00683. Phone: (787) 892-4286.
What is Maria Gonzalez Marques's NPI number? ▼
Maria Gonzalez Marques's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518031285, issued on 11/17/2006.
How many Acupuncturist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 33,339 Acupuncturist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Acupuncturist provider writes 797 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Maria Gonzalez Marques prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Maria Gonzalez Marques's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Gabapentin, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Maria Gonzalez Marques accept Medicare? ▼
Maria Gonzalez Marques appears in CMS Medicare data with 727 Part D claims and 407 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Maria Gonzalez Marques's credentials? ▼
Maria Gonzalez Marques's NPI is 1518031285. 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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