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Active
2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1972569341 MD
Verify on CMS → Mario Almeida Suarez, MD
Nephrology Physician in Coral Gables, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,534 in Nephrology Physician, 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
23K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Mario Almeida Suarez, MD filed 23,393 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in Coral Gables, Florida, prescribing 85% generic.
- 23K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Mario Almeida Suarez, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
23,393 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Mario Almeida Suarez, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Mario Almeida Suarez, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
23,393 16× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida 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 Nephrology Physician. 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).
Mario Almeida Suarez, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1150 CAMPO SANO AVE, Coral Gables, FL, 33146, with a listed phone of (305) 669-3360. NPI 1972569341 was issued on 04/25/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 23,393 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,172 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.6 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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 | 1972569341 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/25/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Mario Almeida Suarez, 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.
Mario A Almeida MD PA
South Miami, FL
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Mario Almeida Suarez, MD. To verify Mario Almeida Suarez, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Mario Almeida Suarez, MD - brand share 13.0%
Nephrology Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 23,393 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.
23,393
Total Claims
$2.6M
Total Drug Cost
1,172
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 49,412
- Total Day Supply
- 1,442,382
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2.1M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $459K
- Opioid Claims
- 58 (0.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 817
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.08
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 48, 65-74: 499, 75-84: 406, 85+: 219
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Mario Almeida Suarez, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,786 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
912 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
884 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
818 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
728 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
727 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 646
Amlodipine Besylate
646 claims
- Alprazolam 518
Alprazolam
518 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,786 |
| Losartan Potassium | 912 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 884 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 818 |
| Metformin Hcl | 728 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 727 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 646 |
| Alprazolam | 518 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 434 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 406 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nephrology Physician Overview
How Mario Almeida Suarez, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.
10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider
Mario Almeida Suarez, MD's 23,393 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.
Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Almeida Suarez.
Dr. Fernando Abanilla
MD
Avon Park, FL
Fakhar Abbas
Plantation, FL
Dr. Lionel Abbott
MD
Orlando, FL
Dr. Beshoy Abdalla
DO
Tampa, FL
Dr. Layal Abdel Rahman
M.D.
Largo, FL
Compare Nephrology Physician 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 Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mario Almeida Suarez, MD's specialty? ▼
Mario Almeida Suarez, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Coral Gables, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does Mario Almeida Suarez, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Mario Almeida Suarez, MD wrote 23,393 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.6M in drug costs for 1,172 beneficiaries.
Where is Mario Almeida Suarez, MD located? ▼
Mario Almeida Suarez, MD is located at 1150 CAMPO SANO AVE, Coral Gables, FL, 33146. Phone: (305) 669-3360.
What is Mario Almeida Suarez, MD's NPI number? ▼
Mario Almeida Suarez, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972569341, issued on 04/25/2006.
Does Mario Almeida Suarez, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Mario Almeida Suarez, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.1M in brand drug costs.
Does Mario Almeida Suarez, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Mario Almeida Suarez, MD had 58 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Mario Almeida Suarez, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Mario Almeida Suarez, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Mario Almeida Suarez, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Mario Almeida Suarez, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 23,393 Part D claims and 1,172 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Mario Almeida Suarez, MD's credentials? ▼
Mario Almeida Suarez, MD's NPI is 1972569341 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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