2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1184985376 MD
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MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in MOROVIS, 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 183 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MOROVIS, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 183 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD filed 4,865 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MOROVIS, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, 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).

MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/04/2012

NPI 1184985376

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

1,779 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,865 0% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,854

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Puerto Rico

1. Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — 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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MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in MOROVIS, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1184985376. 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.

MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at HC 2 BOX 5876, MOROVIS, PR, 00687, with a listed phone of (787) 238-9679. NPI 1184985376 was issued on 06/04/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COLON-VEGA 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 4,865 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 183 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $208K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,779 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,854 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 5876
MOROVIS, PR 00687

Provider Details

NPI 1184985376
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/04/2012

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 4,865 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.

4,865
Total Claims
$208K
Total Drug Cost
183
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,888
Total Day Supply
225,666
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$151K
Generic Drug Cost
$56K
Opioid Claims
54 (1.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
83

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.52
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 31, 65-74: 107, 75-84: 33, 85+: 12

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
457
Levothyroxine Sodium
259
Famotidine
174
Omeprazole
165
Losartan Potassium
164
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
163
Gabapentin
158
Alendronate Sodium
155
Lisinopril
139
Sertraline Hcl
125

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

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

1,779
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
4,854
Avg Claims per Provider

MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD's 4,865 claims are above the specialty average of 4,854.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

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

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD's specialty?
MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in MOROVIS, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD wrote 4,865 Medicare Part D claims totaling $208K in drug costs for 183 beneficiaries.
Where is MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD located?
MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD is located at HC 2 BOX 5876, MOROVIS, PR, 00687. Phone: (787) 238-9679.
What is MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD's NPI number?
MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184985376, issued on 06/04/2012.
Does MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $151K in brand drug costs.
Does MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD had 54 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.1%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,779 Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,854 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Famotidine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD accept Medicare?
MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,865 Part D claims and 183 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD's credentials?
MARIBEL COLON-VEGA, MD's NPI is 1184985376 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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