2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1568463792 MD
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Ruben Aguilera, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in Peoria, Arizona. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,858 in Internal Medicine 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 578 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$492.59
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Ruben Aguilera, MD filed 6,889 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Peoria, Arizona, prescribing 86% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

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

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

6,889 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Ruben Aguilera, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Ruben Aguilera, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/10/2005

NPI 1568463792

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,889 154% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Largest specialties in Arizona (% of in-state providers)

Pharmacist - 5.6%Pharmacist5.6%Behavior Technician - 5.6%Behavior Technician5.6%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.3%Family Nurse Practitioner4.3%Physical Therapist - 4.2%Physical Therapist4.2%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.5%Speech-Language Pathologist3.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.5%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.5%Internal Medicine Physician - 2.7%Internal Medicine Physician2.7%
Largest specialties in Arizona (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate - Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) - ABMS / AOA estimate

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

Ruben Aguilera, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 13090 N 94TH DR, Peoria, AZ, 85381, with a listed phone of (623) 972-6700. NPI 1568463792 was issued on 08/10/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Aguilera 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 6,889 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 578 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $876K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

13090 N 94TH DR
Peoria, AZ 85381

Provider Details

NPI 1568463792
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/10/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Ruben Aguilera, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

Phoenician Medical Center Inc
Glendale, AZ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 Ruben Aguilera, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$493

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Ruben Aguilera, MD - brand share 13.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average

13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 6,889 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.

6,889
Total Claims
$876K
Total Drug Cost
578
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
17,029
Total Day Supply
498,768
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$735K
Generic Drug Cost
$137K
Opioid Claims
15 (0.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
208

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.67
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male
Age Distribution
<65: 77, 65-74: 244, 75-84: 159, 85+: 98

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Ruben Aguilera, 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
439
Amlodipine Besylate
303
Atorvastatin Calcium
265
Metformin Hcl
250
Rosuvastatin Calcium
216
Lisinopril
209
Omeprazole
192
Metoprolol Succinate
190
Losartan Potassium
183
Gabapentin
147

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How Ruben Aguilera, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

Ruben Aguilera, MD's 6,889 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Internal Medicine 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 Arizona medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ruben Aguilera, MD's specialty?
Ruben Aguilera, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Peoria, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does Ruben Aguilera, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Ruben Aguilera, MD wrote 6,889 Medicare Part D claims totaling $876K in drug costs for 578 beneficiaries.
Where is Ruben Aguilera, MD located?
Ruben Aguilera, MD is located at 13090 N 94TH DR, Peoria, AZ, 85381. Phone: (623) 972-6700.
What is Ruben Aguilera, MD's NPI number?
Ruben Aguilera, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568463792, issued on 08/10/2005.
Does Ruben Aguilera, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Ruben Aguilera, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $735K in brand drug costs.
Does Ruben Aguilera, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Ruben Aguilera, MD had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ruben Aguilera, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ruben Aguilera, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ruben Aguilera, MD accept Medicare?
Ruben Aguilera, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,889 Part D claims and 578 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ruben Aguilera, MD's credentials?
Ruben Aguilera, MD's NPI is 1568463792 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).

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.