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2026 NPPES data Foot Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1265401467 MD
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Foot Surgery Podiatrist in Caguas, 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 1,519 in Foot Surgery Podiatrist, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 794 beneficiaries · Foot Surgery Podiatrist avg: 342
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% 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
Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD filed 1,899 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist in Caguas, Puerto Rico, prescribing 87% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- 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.
Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,899 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
What does the federal data show about Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Foot Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
1,899 6× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Foot Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider holding MD credentials at 500 AVE DEGETAU STE 410, Caguas, PR, 00725, with a listed phone of (787) 410-7206. NPI 1265401467 was issued on 03/17/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,899 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 794 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $43K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%.
Foot Surgery Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,519 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 342 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 | 1265401467 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/17/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD - brand share 13.0%
Foot Surgery Podiatrist average
13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 1,899 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.
1,899
Total Claims
$43K
Total Drug Cost
794
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,942
- Total Day Supply
- 30,619
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $14K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $29K
- Opioid Claims
- 59 (3.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 330
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.06
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 184, 65-74: 357, 75-84: 201, 85+: 52
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Terbinafine Hcl
Terbinafine Hcl
377 claims
- Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox
359 claims
- Silver Sulfadiazine
Silver Sulfadiazine
188 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium Er 94
Diclofenac Sodium Er
94 claims
- Amoxicillin 83
Amoxicillin
83 claims
- Methylprednisolone 81
Methylprednisolone
81 claims
- Cefadroxil 69
Cefadroxil
69 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 58
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
58 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Terbinafine Hcl | 377 |
| Ciclopirox | 359 |
| Silver Sulfadiazine | 188 |
| Diclofenac Sodium Er Diclofenac Sodium | 94 |
| Amoxicillin | 83 |
| Methylprednisolone | 81 |
| Cefadroxil | 69 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 58 |
| Lidocaine-Prilocaine Lidocaine/Prilocaine | 52 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Overview
How Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD fits within the Foot Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
1,519
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot Surgery Podiatrist
342
Avg Claims per Provider
Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD's 1,899 claims are above the specialty average of 342.
Nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Arbona Ferrer.
Dr. Guillermo Carrasquillo
DPM
Ponce, PR
Dr. Gary Deresh
D.P.M.
Caguas, PR
Dr. Waleska Donato
DPM
Mayaguez, PR
Dr. Jaime Escalona
DPM
San Juan, PR
Dr. Michael Forte-Malave
D.P.M.
Mayaguez, PR
Compare Foot Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 Foot Surgery Podiatrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD's specialty? ▼
Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD specializes in Foot Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Caguas, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD wrote 1,899 Medicare Part D claims totaling $43K in drug costs for 794 beneficiaries.
Where is Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD located? ▼
Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD is located at 500 AVE DEGETAU STE 410, Caguas, PR, 00725. Phone: (787) 410-7206.
What is Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD's NPI number? ▼
Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265401467, issued on 03/17/2006.
Does Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
Does Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD had 59 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.1%.
How many Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,519 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 342 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Terbinafine Hcl, Ciclopirox, Silver Sulfadiazine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,899 Part D claims and 794 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD's credentials? ▼
Norberto Arbona Ferrer, MD's NPI is 1265401467 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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