2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1265521355 M.D.
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SANDRA VAZQUEZ, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in CAYEY, 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 · 370 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

SANDRA VAZQUEZ, M.D. filed 13,432 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in CAYEY, Puerto Rico, prescribing 87% generic.

13K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing

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SANDRA VAZQUEZ, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

13,432 Top 2% higher than 98% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SANDRA VAZQUEZ, 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).

What does the federal data show about SANDRA VAZQUEZ, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/12/2006

NPI 1265521355

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

13,432 395% 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 VAZQUEZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at BO. RINCON SECTOR LOMAS, CAYEY, PR, 00736, with a listed phone of (787) 738-8084. NPI 1265521355 was issued on 10/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VAZQUEZ 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 13,432 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 370 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $744K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count. 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

BO. RINCON SECTOR LOMAS
CAYEY, PR 00736

Provider Details

NPI 1265521355
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/12/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SANDRA VAZQUEZ, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 13,432 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.

13,432
Total Claims
$744K
Total Drug Cost
370
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
16,838
Total Day Supply
496,940
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$540K
Generic Drug Cost
$201K
Antibiotic Claims
44

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.45
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 83, 65-74: 171, 75-84: 86, 85+: 30

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SANDRA VAZQUEZ, 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
Rosuvastatin Calcium
845
Gabapentin
650
Losartan Potassium
643
Metformin Hcl
633
Atorvastatin Calcium
581
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
558
Simvastatin
521
Metoprolol Succinate
503
Famotidine
442
Alendronate Sodium
395

* 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 VAZQUEZ, 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 VAZQUEZ, M.D.'s 13,432 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 VAZQUEZ.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SANDRA VAZQUEZ, M.D.'s specialty?
SANDRA VAZQUEZ, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in CAYEY, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SANDRA VAZQUEZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SANDRA VAZQUEZ, M.D. wrote 13,432 Medicare Part D claims totaling $744K in drug costs for 370 beneficiaries.
Where is SANDRA VAZQUEZ, M.D. located?
SANDRA VAZQUEZ, M.D. is located at BO. RINCON SECTOR LOMAS, CAYEY, PR, 00736. Phone: (787) 738-8084.
What is SANDRA VAZQUEZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
SANDRA VAZQUEZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265521355, issued on 10/12/2006.
Does SANDRA VAZQUEZ, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SANDRA VAZQUEZ, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $540K in brand drug costs.
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 VAZQUEZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SANDRA VAZQUEZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SANDRA VAZQUEZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
SANDRA VAZQUEZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 13,432 Part D claims and 370 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SANDRA VAZQUEZ, M.D.'s credentials?
SANDRA VAZQUEZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1265521355 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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