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2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1194788000 MD
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 25,781 in Orthopaedic Surgery 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
349
Medicare Part D claims · 219 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ricardo Canals, MD filed 349 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in San Juan, Puerto Rico, prescribing 91% generic.
- 349
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- generic prescribing
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.
Ricardo Canals, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
349 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)
Ricardo Canals, 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 Ricardo Canals, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
349 8% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico 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 Orthopaedic Surgery 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).
Ricardo Canals, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3S3 CALLE 21, San Juan, PR, 00926, with a listed phone of (787) 774-0692. NPI 1194788000 was issued on 04/11/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 349 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 219 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.9%.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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 | 1194788000 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/11/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Ricardo Canals, MD - brand share 9.0%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 349 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.
349
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
219
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 349
- Total Day Supply
- 3,129
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $7K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 52 (14.9% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 59
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.46
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 27, 65-74: 117, 75-84: 55, 85+: 20
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ricardo Canals, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
153 claims
- Cefadroxil 40
Cefadroxil
40 claims
- Methylprednisolone 34
Methylprednisolone
34 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 29
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
29 claims
- Eliquis 25
Eliquis
25 claims
- Tramadol Hcl-Aceta… 22
Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen
22 claims
- Celecoxib 18
Celecoxib
18 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 153 |
| Cefadroxil | 40 |
| Methylprednisolone | 34 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 29 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 25 |
| Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophen | 22 |
| Celecoxib | 18 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview
How Ricardo Canals, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider
Ricardo Canals, MD's 349 claims are above the specialty average of 324.
Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Canals.
Dr. Jose Abreu-Deliz
M.D.
Guaynabo, PR
Dr. Luis Acevedo Lazzarini
MD
Aguadilla, PR
Dr. Christopher Alcala-Marquez
M.D.
San Juan, PR
Dr. Eduardo Amy Torres
MD
Ponce, PR
Jose Aponte Reyes
San Juan, PR
Compare Orthopaedic Surgery 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 Puerto Rico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ricardo Canals, MD's specialty? ▼
Ricardo Canals, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does Ricardo Canals, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ricardo Canals, MD wrote 349 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 219 beneficiaries.
Where is Ricardo Canals, MD located? ▼
Ricardo Canals, MD is located at 3S3 CALLE 21, San Juan, PR, 00926. Phone: (787) 774-0692.
What is Ricardo Canals, MD's NPI number? ▼
Ricardo Canals, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194788000, issued on 04/11/2006.
Does Ricardo Canals, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ricardo Canals, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
Does Ricardo Canals, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ricardo Canals, MD had 52 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.9%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ricardo Canals, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ricardo Canals, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium, Cefadroxil, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ricardo Canals, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Ricardo Canals, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 349 Part D claims and 219 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ricardo Canals, MD's credentials? ▼
Ricardo Canals, MD's NPI is 1194788000 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).
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