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2026 NPPES data Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1972599397 MD
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Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician in Miami, 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 577 in Pediatric Otolaryngology 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
300
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician avg: 313
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Rafael Portela, MD filed 300 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician in Miami, Florida.
- 300
- Part D claims, 2023
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 Portela, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
300 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Rafael Portela, 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 Portela, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
300 4% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Rafael Portela, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3100 SW 62ND AVE, Miami, FL, 33155, with a listed phone of (305) 669-7144. NPI 1972599397 was issued on 09/21/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 300 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend.
Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 577 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 313 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 | 1972599397 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 09/21/2005 |
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 Rafael Portela, MD. To verify Rafael Portela, 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.
300
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
151
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 358
- Total Day Supply
- 7,537
- Generic Drug Cost
- $7K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 51
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.46
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Rafael Portela, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
80 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
34 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 25
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
25 claims
- Fluocinolone Aceto… 25
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
25 claims
- Ciprofloxacin-Dexa… 23
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone
23 claims
- Azithromycin 14
Azithromycin
14 claims
- Ipratropium Bromide 12
Ipratropium Bromide
12 claims
- Alprazolam 11
Alprazolam
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 80 |
| Prednisone | 34 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 25 |
| Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil | 25 |
| Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth | 23 |
| Azithromycin | 14 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 12 |
| Alprazolam | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician Overview
How Rafael Portela, MD fits within the Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.
577
Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
43
States with Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician
313
Avg Claims per Provider
Rafael Portela, MD's 300 claims are below the specialty average of 313.
Nearby Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Portela.
Dr. Steven Andreoli
MD
Jacksonville, FL
Dr. Alfredo Archilla
M.D.
Boynton Beach, FL
Dr. Agustin Arrieta
M.D.
Miami, FL
Dr. Pamela Baines
MD
Tampa, FL
Dr. Aiysha Balbosa
D.O.
Coral Springs, FL
Compare Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Florida medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rafael Portela, MD's specialty? ▼
Rafael Portela, MD specializes in Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Miami, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does Rafael Portela, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Rafael Portela, MD wrote 300 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 151 beneficiaries.
Where is Rafael Portela, MD located? ▼
Rafael Portela, MD is located at 3100 SW 62ND AVE, Miami, FL, 33155. Phone: (305) 669-7144.
What is Rafael Portela, MD's NPI number? ▼
Rafael Portela, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972599397, issued on 09/21/2005.
How many Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 577 Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician providers across 43 states in the US. The average Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 313 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Rafael Portela, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Rafael Portela, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Prednisone, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rafael Portela, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Rafael Portela, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 300 Part D claims and 151 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rafael Portela, MD's credentials? ▼
Rafael Portela, MD's NPI is 1972599397 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.
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.