2026 NPPES data Obstetrics Physician NPI 1497728885 MD
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NICOLAS MALAGA, MD

Obstetrics Physician in AIBONITO, 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
90
Medicare Part D claims · 48 beneficiaries · Obstetrics Physician avg: 319
What the federal data reveals: NICOLAS MALAGA, MD is a Obstetrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in AIBONITO, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 90 claims across 48 beneficiaries .

What stands out: NICOLAS MALAGA, MD filed 90 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across AIBONITO, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

NICOLAS MALAGA, 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).

NICOLAS MALAGA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/08/2006

NPI 1497728885

Primary specialty

Obstetrics Physician

Niche

1,402 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

90 72% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 319

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Obstetrics Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Obstetrics Physician share within Puerto Rico

1. Obstetrics Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obstetrics Physician share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Obstetrics Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Obstetrics Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Obstetrics 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.

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).

NICOLAS MALAGA, MD is a Obstetrics Physician provider practicing in AIBONITO, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1497728885. 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.

NICOLAS MALAGA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at MENNONITE GENERAL HOSPITAL, AIBONITO, PR, 00705, with a listed phone of (787) 735-8781. NPI 1497728885 was issued on 02/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MALAGA 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 90 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 48 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend. 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.

Obstetrics Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,402 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 319 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

MENNONITE GENERAL HOSPITAL
AIBONITO, PR 00705

Provider Details

NPI 1497728885
Specialty Obstetrics Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/08/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

90
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
48
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
119
Total Day Supply
2,618
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.77
Gender Split
100% female / 0% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 23, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
20
Ibandronate Sodium
18
Fluconazole
17

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

Obstetrics Physician Overview

How NICOLAS MALAGA, MD fits within the Obstetrics Physician landscape nationally.

1,402
Obstetrics Physician Providers in US
54
States with Obstetrics Physician
319
Avg Claims per Provider

NICOLAS MALAGA, MD's 90 claims are below the specialty average of 319.

Nearby Obstetrics Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

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

Compare Obstetrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLAS MALAGA, MD's specialty?
NICOLAS MALAGA, MD specializes in Obstetrics Physician and practices in AIBONITO, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does NICOLAS MALAGA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLAS MALAGA, MD wrote 90 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 48 beneficiaries.
Where is NICOLAS MALAGA, MD located?
NICOLAS MALAGA, MD is located at MENNONITE GENERAL HOSPITAL, AIBONITO, PR, 00705. Phone: (787) 735-8781.
What is NICOLAS MALAGA, MD's NPI number?
NICOLAS MALAGA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497728885, issued on 02/08/2006.
How many Obstetrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,402 Obstetrics Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Obstetrics Physician provider writes 319 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICOLAS MALAGA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLAS MALAGA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clotrimazole-Betamethasone, Ibandronate Sodium, Fluconazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLAS MALAGA, MD accept Medicare?
NICOLAS MALAGA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 90 Part D claims and 48 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLAS MALAGA, MD's credentials?
NICOLAS MALAGA, MD's NPI is 1497728885 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.

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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