2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1538117684 M.D.
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Salvador Vila, M.D.

Rheumatology 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 6,181 in Rheumatology 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 244 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Salvador Vila, M.D. filed 1,749 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Rheumatology Physician in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
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.

Salvador Vila, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,749 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

Salvador Vila, M.D. 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 Salvador Vila, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/04/2006

NPI 1538117684

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,749 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Largest specialties in Puerto Rico (% of in-state providers)

General Practice Physician — 10%General Practice Physician10%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 8.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program8.9%Pharmacist — 8%Pharmacist8%Pharmacy Technician — 5.1%Pharmacy Technician5.1%Clinical Psychologist — 4.7%Clinical Psychologist4.7%Clinical Social Worker — 4.2%Clinical Social Worker4.2%Rheumatology Physician — 0.2%Rheumatology Physician0.2%
Largest specialties in Puerto Rico (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

Salvador Vila, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 735 PONCE DE LEON AVENUE, San Juan, PR, 00917, with a listed phone of (787) 767-6340. NPI 1538117684 was issued on 05/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Vila 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 1,749 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 244 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million 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.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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

735 PONCE DE LEON AVENUE
San Juan, PR 00917

Provider Details

NPI 1538117684
Specialty Rheumatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/04/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Salvador Vila, M.D. 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.

Recinto DE Ciencias Medicas
Rio Piedras, PR

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,749
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
244
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,035
Total Day Supply
59,550
Generic Drug Cost
$30K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.82
Gender Split
85% female / 15% male
Age Distribution
<65: 76, 65-74: 106, 75-84: 48, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Salvador Vila, 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
Prednisone
211
Gabapentin
189
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
172
Alendronate Sodium
66
Nabumetone
60
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
57
Celecoxib
55
Duloxetine Hcl
44
Humira(Cf) Pen
Adalimumab
43
Famotidine
31

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

Rheumatology Physician Overview

How Salvador Vila, M.D. fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

Salvador Vila, M.D.'s 1,749 claims are below the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

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

Compare Rheumatology 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 Rheumatology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salvador Vila, M.D.'s specialty?
Salvador Vila, M.D. specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Salvador Vila, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Salvador Vila, M.D. wrote 1,749 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 244 beneficiaries.
Where is Salvador Vila, M.D. located?
Salvador Vila, M.D. is located at 735 PONCE DE LEON AVENUE, San Juan, PR, 00917. Phone: (787) 767-6340.
What is Salvador Vila, M.D.'s NPI number?
Salvador Vila, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538117684, issued on 05/04/2006.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Salvador Vila, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Salvador Vila, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Gabapentin, Methotrexate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Salvador Vila, M.D. accept Medicare?
Salvador Vila, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,749 Part D claims and 244 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Salvador Vila, M.D.'s credentials?
Salvador Vila, M.D.'s NPI is 1538117684 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).

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.