2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1407832439 MD
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NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD

Rheumatology Physician in AGUADA, 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
13K
Medicare Part D claims · 899 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$898.06
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD filed 12,899 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Rheumatology Physician in AGUADA, Puerto Rico, prescribing 89% generic.

13K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
$898.06
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

12,899 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, 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 NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/21/2005

NPI 1407832439

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

12,899 528% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Rheumatology Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Rheumatology 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).

NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at CALLE MARINA 278, AGUADA, PR, 00602, with a listed phone of (787) 252-8736. NPI 1407832439 was issued on 12/21/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VARELA-ROSARIO 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 12,899 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 899 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3.9 million in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.1%. 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.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

CALLE MARINA 278
AGUADA, PR 00602

Provider Details

NPI 1407832439
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/21/2005

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 NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$898

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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 · Typical

NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 12,899 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.

12,899
Total Claims
$3.9M
Total Drug Cost
899
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,946
Total Day Supply
405,551
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3.7M
Generic Drug Cost
$205K
Opioid Claims
16 (0.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
27

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.03
Gender Split
79% female / 21% male
Age Distribution
<65: 220, 65-74: 389, 75-84: 241, 85+: 49

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Gabapentin
2,202
Leflunomide
1,223
Diclofenac Sodium
992
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
780
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
656
Alendronate Sodium
628
Prednisone
606
Sulfasalazine
551
Famotidine
446
Pregabalin
362

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD's 12,899 claims are above the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD's specialty?
NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in AGUADA, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD wrote 12,899 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.9M in drug costs for 899 beneficiaries.
Where is NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD located?
NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD is located at CALLE MARINA 278, AGUADA, PR, 00602. Phone: (787) 252-8736.
What is NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD's NPI number?
NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407832439, issued on 12/21/2005.
Does NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.7M in brand drug costs.
Does NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD had 16 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.1%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Leflunomide, Diclofenac Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD accept Medicare?
NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 12,899 Part D claims and 899 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD's credentials?
NOEMI VARELA-ROSARIO, MD's NPI is 1407832439 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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