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NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in CAGUAS, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 219 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
50%
generic claims · 50% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$3.5K
86 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CAGUAS, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 219 beneficiaries — 50% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $3.5K across 86 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD filed 2,952 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CAGUAS, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, 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).

NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/05/2016

NPI 1740636026

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,952 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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).

NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1740636026. 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.

NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at PROFESSIONAL CENTER BUILDING SUITE 310, CAGUAS, PR, 00725, with a listed phone of (787) 399-9121. NPI 1740636026 was issued on 05/05/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CANALES RAMOS 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 2,952 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 219 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $835K in drug spend, split 50% brand-name and 50% generic by claim count. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

PROFESSIONAL CENTER BUILDING SUITE 310
CAGUAS, PR 00725

Provider Details

NPI 1740636026
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/05/2016

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 NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.5K

Largest payer

Medtronic, Inc.

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 · Brand-heavy

NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD — brand share 50.0%
Specialty average (est.)

50% brand-name claims vs 50% generic, on 2,952 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.

2,952
Total Claims
$835K
Total Drug Cost
219
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,625
Total Day Supply
106,588
Brand vs Generic
50% brand / 50% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$807K
Generic Drug Cost
$26K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.91
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 68, 65-74: 92, 75-84: 46, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
384
Atorvastatin Calcium
195
Rosuvastatin Calcium
183
Trijardy Xr
Empaglifloz/Linaglip/Metformin
148
Janumet Xr
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl
124
Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl
106
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
103
Ozempic
Semaglutide
80
Metformin Hcl
73
Pioglitazone Hcl
71

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD's 2,952 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal 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 CANALES RAMOS.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD's specialty?
NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in CAGUAS, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD wrote 2,952 Medicare Part D claims totaling $835K in drug costs for 219 beneficiaries.
Where is NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD located?
NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD is located at PROFESSIONAL CENTER BUILDING SUITE 310, CAGUAS, PR, 00725. Phone: (787) 399-9121.
What is NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD's NPI number?
NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740636026, issued on 05/05/2016.
Does NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD's prescribing is 50% brand-name and 50% generic drugs by claim count, with $807K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Synthroid, Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD accept Medicare?
NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,952 Part D claims and 219 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD's credentials?
NICOLLE CANALES RAMOS, MD's NPI is 1740636026 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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