2026 NPPES data Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1972599397 MD
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RAFAEL PORTELA, MD

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician in MIAMI, Florida. 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
300
Medicare Part D claims · 151 beneficiaries · Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician avg: 313

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

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

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 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 reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/21/2005

NPI 1972599397

Primary specialty

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician

Niche

574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

300 4% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 313

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician share within Florida

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

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. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what PORTELA 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 300 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 151 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K 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.

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 574 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

3100 SW 62ND AVE
MIAMI, FL 33155

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

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
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.

574
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.

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

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 574 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

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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