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2026 NPPES data Occupational Medicine Physician NPI 1750498085 MD
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Occupational Medicine Physician in Anasco, 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 2,230 in Occupational Medicine 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 317 beneficiaries · Occupational Medicine Physician avg: 605
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 11% 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 Velez Gonzalez, MD filed 9,273 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Occupational Medicine Physician in Anasco, Puerto Rico, prescribing 86% generic.
- 9K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
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 Velez Gonzalez, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
9,273 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Mario Velez Gonzalez, 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).
What does the federal data show about Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Occupational Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
9,273 15× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Occupational Medicine Physician 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 Occupational Medicine 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 Velez Gonzalez, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Occupational Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at AVE 65 DE INFANTERIA #57, Anasco, PR, 00610, with a listed phone of (787) 826-3666. NPI 1750498085 was issued on 08/24/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 9,273 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 317 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $564K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
Occupational Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,230 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 605 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 | 1750498085 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Occupational Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/24/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD - brand share 11.0%
Occupational Medicine Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 9,273 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.
9,273
Total Claims
$564K
Total Drug Cost
317
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 16,441
- Total Day Supply
- 479,324
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $442K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $111K
- Opioid Claims
- 41 (0.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 88
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.53
- Gender Split
- 56% female / 44% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 63, 65-74: 135, 75-84: 83, 85+: 36
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
511 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
458 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
447 claims
- Famotidine
Famotidine
382 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
347 claims
- Simvastatin
Simvastatin
307 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
270 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
259 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 511 |
| Gabapentin | 458 |
| Losartan Potassium | 447 |
| Famotidine | 382 |
| Metformin Hcl | 347 |
| Simvastatin | 307 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 270 |
| Omeprazole | 259 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 227 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 225 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Occupational Medicine Physician Overview
How Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD fits within the Occupational Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
2,230
Occupational Medicine Physician Providers in US
52
States with Occupational Medicine Physician
605
Avg Claims per Provider
Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD's 9,273 claims are above the specialty average of 605.
Nearby Occupational 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 Velez Gonzalez.
Dr. Agustin Aguilar
MD
Aguadilla, PR
Carlos Arias-Mendez
Lares, PR
Dr. Edwin Bossolo
MD
Caquas, PR
Dr. Carmen Carrasquillo
MD
Toa Alta, PR
Dr. Jose Casiano
MD
Yauco, PR
Compare Occupational Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Occupational Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD's specialty? ▼
Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD specializes in Occupational Medicine Physician and practices in Anasco, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD wrote 9,273 Medicare Part D claims totaling $564K in drug costs for 317 beneficiaries.
Where is Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD located? ▼
Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD is located at AVE 65 DE INFANTERIA #57, Anasco, PR, 00610. Phone: (787) 826-3666.
What is Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD's NPI number? ▼
Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750498085, issued on 08/24/2006.
Does Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $442K in brand drug costs.
Does Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD had 41 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
How many Occupational Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,230 Occupational Medicine Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Occupational Medicine Physician provider writes 605 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,273 Part D claims and 317 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD's credentials? ▼
Mario Velez Gonzalez, MD's NPI is 1750498085 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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