2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1861497869 MD
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SANDRA BERDECIA, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico. 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
461
Medicare Part D claims · 37 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
What the federal data reveals: SANDRA BERDECIA, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 461 claims across 37 beneficiaries .

What stands out: SANDRA BERDECIA, MD filed 461 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SANDRA BERDECIA, 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).

SANDRA BERDECIA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/16/2005

NPI 1861497869

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

461 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

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).

SANDRA BERDECIA, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1861497869. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SANDRA BERDECIA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 112 CALLE ARZUAGA, RIO PIEDRAS, PR, 00925, with a listed phone of (787) 753-3024. NPI 1861497869 was issued on 06/16/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BERDECIA 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 461 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 37 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $21K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%. 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

112 CALLE ARZUAGA
RIO PIEDRAS, PR 00925

Provider Details

NPI 1861497869
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/16/2005

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

461
Total Claims
$21K
Total Drug Cost
37
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,017
Total Day Supply
29,167
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Opioid Claims
11 (2.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
41

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
28
Gabapentin
24
Metformin Hcl
22
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
21
Hydrochlorothiazide
20
Simvastatin
20
Atorvastatin Calcium
19
Enalapril Maleate
14
Losartan Potassium
13
Temazepam
12

* 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 SANDRA BERDECIA, 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

SANDRA BERDECIA, MD's 461 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SANDRA BERDECIA, MD's specialty?
SANDRA BERDECIA, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does SANDRA BERDECIA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SANDRA BERDECIA, MD wrote 461 Medicare Part D claims totaling $21K in drug costs for 37 beneficiaries.
Where is SANDRA BERDECIA, MD located?
SANDRA BERDECIA, MD is located at 112 CALLE ARZUAGA, RIO PIEDRAS, PR, 00925. Phone: (787) 753-3024.
What is SANDRA BERDECIA, MD's NPI number?
SANDRA BERDECIA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861497869, issued on 06/16/2005.
Does SANDRA BERDECIA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, SANDRA BERDECIA, MD had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.4%.
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 SANDRA BERDECIA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SANDRA BERDECIA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Synthroid, Gabapentin, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SANDRA BERDECIA, MD accept Medicare?
SANDRA BERDECIA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 461 Part D claims and 37 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SANDRA BERDECIA, MD's credentials?
SANDRA BERDECIA, MD's NPI is 1861497869 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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