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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1679542690 MD
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Internal Medicine Physician in Yauco, 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 172,858 in Internal 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 303 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 10% 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
Pablo Acosta Velez, MD filed 6,302 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Yauco, Puerto Rico, prescribing 88% generic.
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
Pablo Acosta Velez, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
6,302 Top 4% higher than 96% 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-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Pablo Acosta Velez, 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 Pablo Acosta Velez, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
6,302 132% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Internal 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 Internal 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).
Pablo Acosta Velez, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at CALLE 25 DE JULIO #17, Yauco, PR, 00698, with a listed phone of (787) 267-5923. NPI 1679542690 was issued on 03/14/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,302 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 303 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $305K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1679542690 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/14/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Pablo Acosta Velez, MD - brand share 10.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
10% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 6,302 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.
6,302
Total Claims
$305K
Total Drug Cost
303
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 13,414
- Total Day Supply
- 389,368
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $218K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $84K
- Opioid Claims
- 35 (0.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 164
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.67
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 43, 65-74: 117, 75-84: 104, 85+: 39
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Pablo Acosta Velez, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Simvastatin
Simvastatin
318 claims
- Famotidine
Famotidine
312 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
241 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
204 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
204 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
193 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
170 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
169 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Simvastatin | 318 |
| Famotidine | 312 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 241 |
| Gabapentin | 204 |
| Losartan Potassium | 204 |
| Metformin Hcl | 193 |
| Omeprazole | 170 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 169 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 160 |
| Synthroid Levothyroxine Sodium | 159 |
* 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 Pablo Acosta Velez, 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
Pablo Acosta Velez, MD's 6,302 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 Acosta Velez.
Dr. Jamil Abouelhossen
MD
Fajardo, PR
Dr. James Abrams
MD
San Juan, PR
Fernando Abreu Gonzalez
San Juan, PR
Dr. Jumana Abuomar
M.D.
Canovanas, PR
Dr. Lourdes Acevedo
M.D.
Aguada, PR
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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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 Pablo Acosta Velez, MD's specialty? ▼
Pablo Acosta Velez, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Yauco, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does Pablo Acosta Velez, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Pablo Acosta Velez, MD wrote 6,302 Medicare Part D claims totaling $305K in drug costs for 303 beneficiaries.
Where is Pablo Acosta Velez, MD located? ▼
Pablo Acosta Velez, MD is located at CALLE 25 DE JULIO #17, Yauco, PR, 00698. Phone: (787) 267-5923.
What is Pablo Acosta Velez, MD's NPI number? ▼
Pablo Acosta Velez, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679542690, issued on 03/14/2006.
Does Pablo Acosta Velez, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Pablo Acosta Velez, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $218K in brand drug costs.
Does Pablo Acosta Velez, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Pablo Acosta Velez, MD had 35 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
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 Pablo Acosta Velez, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Pablo Acosta Velez, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Simvastatin, Famotidine, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Pablo Acosta Velez, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Pablo Acosta Velez, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,302 Part D claims and 303 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Pablo Acosta Velez, MD's credentials? ▼
Pablo Acosta Velez, MD's NPI is 1679542690 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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