2026 NPPES data Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1497963227 MD
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RAFAEL CANADAS, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in ARLINGTON, Virginia. 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
270
Medicare Part D claims · 31 beneficiaries · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 2K
Industry payments
$21.73
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RAFAEL CANADAS, MD filed 270 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in ARLINGTON, Virginia.

270
Part D claims, 2023
$21.73
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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 CANADAS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

270 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RAFAEL CANADAS, 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 RAFAEL CANADAS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/17/2007

NPI 1497963227

Primary specialty

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

784 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

270 87% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,070

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Virginia

1. Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) 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).

RAFAEL CANADAS, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider practicing in ARLINGTON, Virginia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1497963227. 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 CANADAS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3800 FAIRFAX DR, ARLINGTON, VA, 22203, with a listed phone of (703) 525-0018. NPI 1497963227 was issued on 05/17/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CANADAS 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 270 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 31 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend. 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.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 784 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,070 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

3800 FAIRFAX DR
ARLINGTON, VA 22203

Provider Details

NPI 1497963227
Specialty Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/17/2007

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 CANADAS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$22

Largest payer

Renalytix AI, 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

270
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
31
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
422
Total Day Supply
11,821
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metformin Hcl
38
Atorvastatin Calcium
20
Rosuvastatin Calcium
19
Glipizide
16
Amlodipine Besylate
13
Enalapril Maleate
12
Losartan Potassium
12

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

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How RAFAEL CANADAS, MD fits within the Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

784
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
2,070
Avg Claims per Provider

RAFAEL CANADAS, MD's 270 claims are below the specialty average of 2,070.

Nearby Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CANADAS.

Compare Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAFAEL CANADAS, MD's specialty?
RAFAEL CANADAS, MD specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in ARLINGTON, Virginia. Credentials: MD.
How much does RAFAEL CANADAS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAFAEL CANADAS, MD wrote 270 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 31 beneficiaries.
Where is RAFAEL CANADAS, MD located?
RAFAEL CANADAS, MD is located at 3800 FAIRFAX DR, ARLINGTON, VA, 22203. Phone: (703) 525-0018.
What is RAFAEL CANADAS, MD's NPI number?
RAFAEL CANADAS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497963227, issued on 05/17/2007.
How many Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 784 Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 2,070 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RAFAEL CANADAS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAFAEL CANADAS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metformin Hcl, Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAFAEL CANADAS, MD accept Medicare?
RAFAEL CANADAS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 270 Part D claims and 31 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAFAEL CANADAS, MD's credentials?
RAFAEL CANADAS, MD's NPI is 1497963227 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.
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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