2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1568657930 M.D.
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PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in SAN JUAN, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 377 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 377 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D. filed 1,352 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/10/2007

NPI 1568657930

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,352 166% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1568657930. 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.

PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3950 CARR 176, SAN JUAN, PR, 00926, with a listed phone of (787) 671-1382. NPI 1568657930 was issued on 09/10/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PACHECO-LOPEZ 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 1,352 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 377 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $37K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% 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.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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

3950 CARR 176
SAN JUAN, PR 00926

Provider Details

NPI 1568657930
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/10/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D. 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.

RECINTO DE CIENCIAS MEDICAS
SAN JUAN, PR

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D. — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 1,352 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.

1,352
Total Claims
$37K
Total Drug Cost
377
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,535
Total Day Supply
44,188
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$19K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.95
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 101, 65-74: 160, 75-84: 100, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Famotidine
481
Omeprazole
415
Fluticasone Propionate
213
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
44
Flovent Hfa
Fluticasone Propionate
28
Azelastine-Fluticasone
Azelastine/Fluticasone
24
Azelastine Hcl
19
Pantoprazole Sodium
14
Methylprednisolone
12

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

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D.'s 1,352 claims are above the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D.'s specialty?
PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D. wrote 1,352 Medicare Part D claims totaling $37K in drug costs for 377 beneficiaries.
Where is PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D. located?
PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D. is located at 3950 CARR 176, SAN JUAN, PR, 00926. Phone: (787) 671-1382.
What is PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568657930, issued on 09/10/2007.
Does PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $19K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Famotidine, Omeprazole, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,352 Part D claims and 377 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D.'s credentials?
PAULETTE PACHECO-LOPEZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1568657930 with credentials M.D.. 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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