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2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1962567248 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D.
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Gurabo, 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 1,779 in Geriatric Medicine (Family 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
15K
Medicare Part D claims · 531 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 5K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$45.3
2 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
Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D. filed 15,118 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, prescribing 80% generic.
- 15K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 80%
- 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.
Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
15,118 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)
Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D. 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 Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
15,118 211% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Geriatric Medicine (Family 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 Geriatric Medicine (Family 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).
Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at CALLE SAN ANTONIO FINAL #941 SALIDA BARRIO JAGUAS, Gurabo, PR, 00778, with a listed phone of (787) 737-2311. NPI 1962567248 was issued on 12/27/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 15,118 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 531 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 80% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1962567248 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/27/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D. 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.
Neomed Center, Inc
Gurabo, PR
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$45
Largest payer
Exact Sciences Corporation
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 · Typical
Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D. - brand share 17.0%
Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician average
17% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 15,118 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.
15,118
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
531
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 23,876
- Total Day Supply
- 701,713
- Brand vs Generic
- 17% brand / 80% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.0M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $171K
- Opioid Claims
- 23 (0.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 106
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.65
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 47% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 71, 65-74: 209, 75-84: 181, 85+: 70
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Famotidine
Famotidine
830 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
743 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
690 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
471 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
446 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
441 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
387 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
381 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Famotidine | 830 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 743 |
| Gabapentin | 690 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 471 |
| Lisinopril | 446 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 441 |
| Omeprazole | 387 |
| Losartan Potassium | 381 |
| Synthroid Levothyroxine Sodium | 320 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 295 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview
How Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D. 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
Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D.'s 15,118 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 Velazquez Valle.
Dr. Luz Acevedo-Vargas
MD
Carolina, PR
Dr. Marialix Alexandrino De Jesus
M.D.
San Juan, PR
Dr. Javier Anaya Gonzalez
MD
Carolina, PR
Dr. Sissi Barreto
MD
Luquillo, PR
Dr. Alfredo Beauchamp
M.D.
Caguas, PR
Compare Geriatric Medicine (Family 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D. specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in Gurabo, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D. wrote 15,118 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 531 beneficiaries.
Where is Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D. located? ▼
Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D. is located at CALLE SAN ANTONIO FINAL #941 SALIDA BARRIO JAGUAS, Gurabo, PR, 00778. Phone: (787) 737-2311.
What is Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962567248, issued on 12/27/2006.
Does Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D.'s prescribing is 17% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M in brand drug costs.
Does Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D. had 23 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
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 Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine, Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 15,118 Part D claims and 531 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Miguel Velazquez Valle, M.D.'s NPI is 1962567248 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
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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