2026 NPPES data Personal Emergency Response Attendant NPI 1255380895 M.D.
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MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D.

Personal Emergency Response Attendant in SAN GERMAN, 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
760
Medicare Part D claims · 73 beneficiaries · Personal Emergency Response Attendant avg: 996
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$185.34
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D. is a Personal Emergency Response Attendant ([object Object]) practicing in SAN GERMAN, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 760 claims across 73 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $185.34 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D. filed 760 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAN GERMAN, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/10/2006

NPI 1255380895

Primary specialty

Personal Emergency Response Attendant

Niche

830 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

760 24% 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.

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 VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D. is a Personal Emergency Response Attendant provider practicing in SAN GERMAN, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1255380895. 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.

MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Personal Emergency Response Attendant provider holding M.D. credentials at HC 2 BOX 11347, SAN GERMAN, PR, 00683, with a listed phone of (787) 264-2178. NPI 1255380895 was issued on 05/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VARGAS-SANTOS 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 760 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 73 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% 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.

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

HC 2 BOX 11347
SAN GERMAN, PR 00683

Provider Details

NPI 1255380895
Specialty Personal Emergency Response Attendant
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/10/2006

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 VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$185

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 760 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.

760
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
73
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
785
Total Day Supply
21,212
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
37

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.78
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Simvastatin
86
Pantoprazole Sodium
50
Metformin Hcl
43
Levothyroxine Sodium
42
Hydrochlorothiazide
41
Famotidine
36
Lisinopril
35
Amlodipine Besylate
31
Pentoxifylline
28
Baclofen
27

* 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 MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D. 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

MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D.'s 760 claims are below 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 VARGAS-SANTOS.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D.'s specialty?
MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D. specializes in Personal Emergency Response Attendant and practices in SAN GERMAN, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D. wrote 760 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 73 beneficiaries.
Where is MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D. located?
MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D. is located at HC 2 BOX 11347, SAN GERMAN, PR, 00683. Phone: (787) 264-2178.
What is MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D.'s NPI number?
MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255380895, issued on 05/10/2006.
Does MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
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 MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Simvastatin, Pantoprazole Sodium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D. accept Medicare?
MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 760 Part D claims and 73 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D.'s credentials?
MARIA VARGAS-SANTOS, M.D.'s NPI is 1255380895 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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