2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1447263165 M.D.
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RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D.

General Practice Physician in CAROLINA, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 210 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D. filed 2,321 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Physician in CAROLINA, Puerto Rico, prescribing 94% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing

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RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,321 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,370,886 prescribers

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

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D. 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 COLON-DIAZ, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/14/2006

NPI 1447263165

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,321 19% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

General Practice Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice 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 COLON-DIAZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1 CALLE DOMINGO CACERES E, CAROLINA, PR, 00985, with a listed phone of (787) 757-1190. NPI 1447263165 was issued on 08/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COLON-DIAZ 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 2,321 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 210 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $113K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

1 CALLE DOMINGO CACERES E
CAROLINA, PR 00985

Provider Details

NPI 1447263165
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/14/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D. — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 2,321 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.

2,321
Total Claims
$113K
Total Drug Cost
210
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,215
Total Day Supply
122,235
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$67K
Generic Drug Cost
$46K
Antibiotic Claims
76

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.23
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 86, 75-84: 90, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Gabapentin
236
Alendronate Sodium
162
Simvastatin
125
Omeprazole
120
Metformin Hcl
92
Atorvastatin Calcium
77
Glimepiride
66
Levothyroxine Sodium
61
Tamsulosin Hcl
55
Cilostazol
50

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

General Practice Physician Overview

How RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D. fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D.'s 2,321 claims are below the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

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

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D.'s specialty?
RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D. specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in CAROLINA, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D. wrote 2,321 Medicare Part D claims totaling $113K in drug costs for 210 beneficiaries.
Where is RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D. located?
RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D. is located at 1 CALLE DOMINGO CACERES E, CAROLINA, PR, 00985. Phone: (787) 757-1190.
What is RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447263165, issued on 08/14/2006.
Does RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D.'s prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $67K in brand drug costs.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Alendronate Sodium, Simvastatin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,321 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 RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D.'s credentials?
RAFAEL COLON-DIAZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1447263165 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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