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2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1700205523 MD
Verify on CMS → Pablo Puello Diaz, MD
Nephrology Physician in Vero Beach, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,569 in Nephrology 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
978
Medicare Part D claims · 210 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
83.3/100
▲ 0 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$45
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Pablo Puello Diaz, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.3/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 978 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 83.3/100
- MIPS score · +0 vs avg
- 978
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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 Puello Diaz, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
83 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Pablo Puello Diaz, MD sits
This provider among nephrology physician peers
Across the 2,476 nephrology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Pablo Puello Diaz, MD writes more Part D claims than 46% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 54% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one nephrology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Pablo Puello Diaz, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Pablo Puello Diaz, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Pablo Puello Diaz, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Nephrology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
978 33% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
83.3/100 0.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Pablo Puello Diaz, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 83.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) - 83.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
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 Puello Diaz, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1050 37TH PL STE 104, Vero Beach, FL, 32960, with a listed phone of (772) 978-5811. NPI 1700205523 was issued on 04/09/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 978 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 210 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $76K in drug spend. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 58.9), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,569 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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 | 1700205523 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nephrology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/09/2014 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
83.3106
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
58.8843
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Pablo Puello Diaz, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Nova Nephrology Group LLC
Miami, FL
Orlando Kidney Care LLC
Sebastian, FL
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Pablo Puello Diaz, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$45
Largest payer
Ardelyx, 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.
License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Pablo Puello Diaz, MD. To verify Pablo Puello Diaz, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
978
Total Claims
$76K
Total Drug Cost
210
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,405
- Total Day Supply
- 70,736
- Generic Drug Cost
- $28K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 22
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.85
- Gender Split
- 43% female / 57% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 26, 65-74: 81, 75-84: 74, 85+: 29
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Pablo Puello Diaz, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
116 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
72 claims
- Glipizide Er
Glipizide Er
57 claims
- Losartan Potassium 43
Losartan Potassium
43 claims
- Glipizide 40
Glipizide
40 claims
- Carvedilol 39
Carvedilol
39 claims
- Lisinopril 33
Lisinopril
33 claims
- Hydralazine Hcl 30
Hydralazine Hcl
30 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 116 |
| Furosemide | 72 |
| Glipizide Er Glipizide | 57 |
| Losartan Potassium | 43 |
| Glipizide | 40 |
| Carvedilol | 39 |
| Lisinopril | 33 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 30 |
| Chlorthalidone | 29 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 29 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Nephrology Physician Overview
How Pablo Puello Diaz, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.
10,569
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider
Pablo Puello Diaz, MD's 978 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.
Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Puello Diaz.
Dr. Fernando Abanilla
MD
Avon Park, FL
Fakhar Abbas
Plantation, FL
Dr. Lionel Abbott
MD
Orlando, FL
Dr. Beshoy Abdalla
DO
Tampa, FL
Dr. Layal Abdel Rahman
M.D.
Largo, FL
Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pablo Puello Diaz, MD's specialty? ▼
Pablo Puello Diaz, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in Vero Beach, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does Pablo Puello Diaz, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Pablo Puello Diaz, MD wrote 978 Medicare Part D claims totaling $76K in drug costs for 210 beneficiaries.
What is Pablo Puello Diaz, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Pablo Puello Diaz, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.3/100 (Quality: 58.9). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Pablo Puello Diaz, MD located? ▼
Pablo Puello Diaz, MD is located at 1050 37TH PL STE 104, Vero Beach, FL, 32960. Phone: (772) 978-5811.
What is Pablo Puello Diaz, MD's NPI number? ▼
Pablo Puello Diaz, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700205523, issued on 04/09/2014.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,569 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Pablo Puello Diaz, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Pablo Puello Diaz, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Furosemide, Glipizide Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Pablo Puello Diaz, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Pablo Puello Diaz, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 978 Part D claims and 210 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Pablo Puello Diaz, MD's credentials? ▼
Pablo Puello Diaz, MD's NPI is 1700205523 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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