2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1790097319 M.D.
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SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in SAN JUAN, 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
13K
Medicare Part D claims · 554 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$299.87
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 13K claims across 554 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $299.87 across 12 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D. filed 13,464 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAN JUAN, 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 CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D. 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 CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2010

NPI 1790097319

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

13,464 396% 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.

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SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1790097319. 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 CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 100 GRAND PASEO BLVD STE 120, SAN JUAN, PR, 00926, with a listed phone of (787) 963-0003. NPI 1790097319 was issued on 07/12/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CORTES-BETANCOURT 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 13,464 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 554 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.0 million in drug spend, split 14% 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

100 GRAND PASEO BLVD STE 120
SAN JUAN, PR 00926

Provider Details

NPI 1790097319
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/12/2010

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 SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$300

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

SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 13,464 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.

13,464
Total Claims
$1.0M
Total Drug Cost
554
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
21,334
Total Day Supply
620,734
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$792K
Generic Drug Cost
$219K
Opioid Claims
22 (0.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
175

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.17
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 41, 65-74: 278, 75-84: 163, 85+: 72

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
877
Gabapentin
609
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
482
Pantoprazole Sodium
410
Amlodipine Besylate
409
Irbesartan
409
Metoprolol Succinate
406
Levothyroxine Sodium
394
Metformin Hcl
387
Alendronate Sodium
382

* 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 CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D. 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 CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D.'s 13,464 claims are above 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 CORTES-BETANCOURT.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D.'s specialty?
SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D. wrote 13,464 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.0M in drug costs for 554 beneficiaries.
Where is SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D. located?
SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D. is located at 100 GRAND PASEO BLVD STE 120, SAN JUAN, PR, 00926. Phone: (787) 963-0003.
What is SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D.'s NPI number?
SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790097319, issued on 07/12/2010.
Does SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $792K in brand drug costs.
Does SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D. had 22 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 SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin, Synthroid. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D. accept Medicare?
SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 13,464 Part D claims and 554 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D.'s credentials?
SANDRA CORTES-BETANCOURT, M.D.'s NPI is 1790097319 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).

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