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2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1609866367 DPM
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Podiatrist in Aibonito, 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 10,498 in Podiatrist, 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 · 1K beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% 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
Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM filed 2,480 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Podiatrist in Aibonito, Puerto Rico, prescribing 99% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 99%
- 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.
Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,480 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
What does the federal data show about Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
2,480 8× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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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.
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Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at EDIFICIO PROFESIONAL MENONITA, Aibonito, PR, 00705, with a listed phone of (787) 630-0804. NPI 1609866367 was issued on 10/25/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,480 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,065 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $48K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 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 | 1609866367 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/25/2005 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM - brand share 1.0%
Podiatrist average
1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 2,480 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.
2,480
Total Claims
$48K
Total Drug Cost
1,065
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,520
- Total Day Supply
- 51,547
- Brand vs Generic
- 1% brand / 99% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $44K
- Opioid Claims
- 12 (0.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 238
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.99
- Gender Split
- 60% female / 40% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 211, 65-74: 483, 75-84: 288, 85+: 83
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox
512 claims
- Terbinafine Hcl
Terbinafine Hcl
369 claims
- Mupirocin
Mupirocin
265 claims
- Nabumetone 152
Nabumetone
152 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 128
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
128 claims
- Baclofen 87
Baclofen
87 claims
- Cephalexin 77
Cephalexin
77 claims
- Gabapentin 74
Gabapentin
74 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ciclopirox Ciclopirox Olamine | 512 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 369 |
| Mupirocin | 265 |
| Nabumetone | 152 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 128 |
| Baclofen | 87 |
| Cephalexin | 77 |
| Gabapentin | 74 |
| Prednisone | 55 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Podiatrist Overview
How Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.
10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider
Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM's 2,480 claims are above the specialty average of 304.
Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Alvarez Gonzalez.
Dr. Luis Alvarado
DPM
Juana Diaz, PR
Dr. Carlos Arroyo
D.P.M, FACFAS
San Juan, PR
Dr. Joaquin Balaguer
DPM
Bayamon, PR
Dr. Nitida Cruz-Rosario
M.D.
Caguas, PR
Dr. Lysbeth Davila Agosto
DPM
San Juan, PR
Compare Podiatrist 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 Podiatrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM's specialty? ▼
Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in Aibonito, Puerto Rico. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM wrote 2,480 Medicare Part D claims totaling $48K in drug costs for 1,065 beneficiaries.
Where is Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM located? ▼
Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM is located at EDIFICIO PROFESIONAL MENONITA, Aibonito, PR, 00705. Phone: (787) 630-0804.
What is Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609866367, issued on 10/25/2005.
Does Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM's prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
Does Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ciclopirox, Terbinafine Hcl, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,480 Part D claims and 1,065 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM's credentials? ▼
Samuel Alvarez Gonzalez, DPM's NPI is 1609866367 with credentials DPM. 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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