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2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1417917550 MD
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Specialist in San Sebastian, 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 69,608 in Specialist, 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 432 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$262.72
5 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
Maria Pujols, MD filed 6,464 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Specialist in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico, prescribing 96% generic.
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
- $262.72
- 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.
Maria Pujols, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
6,464 Top 4% higher than 96% 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
What does the federal data show about Maria Pujols, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
6,464 339% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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 Pujols, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 1153 AVE EMERITO ESTRADA RIVERA, San Sebastian, PR, 00685, with a listed phone of (787) 896-4700. NPI 1417917550 was issued on 03/24/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,464 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 432 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $101K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count.
Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,608 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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 | 1417917550 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 03/24/2006 |
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 Maria Pujols, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$263
Largest payer
ABBVIE 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 · Generic-heavy
Maria Pujols, MD - brand share 4.0%
Specialist average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 6,464 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.
6,464
Total Claims
$101K
Total Drug Cost
432
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,835
- Total Day Supply
- 230,585
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $24K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $77K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.22
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 188, 65-74: 155, 75-84: 69, 85+: 20
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Maria Pujols, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clonazepam
Clonazepam
851 claims
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
770 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
695 claims
- Temazepam
Temazepam
525 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
496 claims
- Estazolam
Estazolam
354 claims
- Trazodone Hcl 213
Trazodone Hcl
213 claims
- Sertraline Hcl 211
Sertraline Hcl
211 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 851 |
| Alprazolam | 770 |
| Lorazepam | 695 |
| Temazepam | 525 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 496 |
| Estazolam | 354 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 213 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 211 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 164 |
| Citalopram Hbr Citalopram Hydrobromide | 148 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Maria Pujols, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,608
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider
Maria Pujols, MD's 6,464 claims are above the specialty average of 1,474.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Pujols.
Dr. Alberto Abreu
M.D.
Ponce, PR
Dr. Arlene Abreu Rivera
MD
Caguas, PR
Dr. Alberto Abreu-Rivera
M.D. FAMILY PHYSICIA
Arecibo, PR
Dr. Carmen Acantilado
M.D.
Bayamon, PR
Dr. Frank Acevedo
M.D.
Cayey, PR
Compare Specialist 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maria Pujols, MD's specialty? ▼
Maria Pujols, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does Maria Pujols, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Maria Pujols, MD wrote 6,464 Medicare Part D claims totaling $101K in drug costs for 432 beneficiaries.
Where is Maria Pujols, MD located? ▼
Maria Pujols, MD is located at 1153 AVE EMERITO ESTRADA RIVERA, San Sebastian, PR, 00685. Phone: (787) 896-4700.
What is Maria Pujols, MD's NPI number? ▼
Maria Pujols, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417917550, issued on 03/24/2006.
Does Maria Pujols, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Maria Pujols, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $24K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,608 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Maria Pujols, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Maria Pujols, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Alprazolam, Lorazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Maria Pujols, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Maria Pujols, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,464 Part D claims and 432 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Maria Pujols, MD's credentials? ▼
Maria Pujols, MD's NPI is 1417917550 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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