2026 NPPES data Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1497901987 MD
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RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in BRUNSWICK, Georgia. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 497 beneficiaries · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
41%
generic claims · 59% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$9.8K
121 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 4,325 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
41%
generic prescribing
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.

RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

75 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/15/2008

NPI 1497901987

Primary specialty

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Mid-sized

6,631 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,325 305% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,069

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Georgia

1. Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Georgia

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in BRUNSWICK, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1497901987. 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.

RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2500 STARLING ST, BRUNSWICK, GA, 31520, with a listed phone of (912) 466-5504. NPI 1497901987 was issued on 08/15/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ALBA YUNEN 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 4,325 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 497 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.9 million in drug spend, split 59% brand-name and 41% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,631 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,069 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

2500 STARLING ST
BRUNSWICK, GA 31520

Provider Details

NPI 1497901987
Specialty Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/15/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, 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.

COOPERATIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES INC
JESUP, GA

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 RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$9.8K

Largest payer

GENZYME CORPORATION

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 · Brand-heavy

RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD — brand share 59.0%
Specialty average (est.)

59% brand-name claims vs 41% generic, on 4,325 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.

4,325
Total Claims
$2.9M
Total Drug Cost
497
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,749
Total Day Supply
161,799
Brand vs Generic
59% brand / 41% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.9M
Antibiotic Claims
319

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.88
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 92, 65-74: 233, 75-84: 137, 85+: 35

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
771
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
414
Montelukast Sodium
343
Azithromycin
269
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
248
Breztri Aerosphere
Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol
203
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
198
Prednisone
191
Fluticasone Propionate
141
Arnuity Ellipta
Fluticasone Furoate
116

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

Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD fits within the Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

6,631
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
1,069
Avg Claims per Provider

RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD's 4,325 claims are above the specialty average of 1,069.

Nearby Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Georgia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ALBA YUNEN.

Compare Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD's specialty?
RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD specializes in Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in BRUNSWICK, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD wrote 4,325 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.9M in drug costs for 497 beneficiaries.
What is RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD's Medicare quality score?
RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD located?
RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD is located at 2500 STARLING ST, BRUNSWICK, GA, 31520. Phone: (912) 466-5504.
What is RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD's NPI number?
RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497901987, issued on 08/15/2008.
Does RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD's prescribing is 59% brand-name and 41% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.9M in brand drug costs.
How many Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,631 Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,069 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trelegy Ellipta, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Montelukast Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD accept Medicare?
RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,325 Part D claims and 497 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD's credentials?
RAFAEL ALBA YUNEN, MD's NPI is 1497901987 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.
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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