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2026 NPPES data Diagnostic Radiology Physician NPI 1275619157 M.D.
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Manati, 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 39,551 in Diagnostic Radiology 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
533
Medicare Part D claims · 296 beneficiaries · Diagnostic Radiology Physician avg: 63
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% 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
Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D. filed 533 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Manati, Puerto Rico, prescribing 70% generic.
- 533
- Part D claims, 2023
- 70%
- generic prescribing
- 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.
Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
533 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Saul Cordero-Calero, 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 Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
533 8× vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Diagnostic Radiology Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Diagnostic Radiology Physician. Verify directly:
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.
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).
Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at C/MARGINAL ELLIOT VELEZ , ESQ. HERNANDEZ URB. ATENAS, Manati, PR, 00674, with a listed phone of (787) 854-3131. NPI 1275619157 was issued on 10/31/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 533 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 296 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% generic by claim count.
Diagnostic Radiology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 39,551 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 63 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 | 1275619157 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Diagnostic Radiology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/31/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Saul Cordero-Calero, 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.
Sociedad DE Radiologos Consultores Psc
Manati, 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).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D. - brand share 30.0%
Diagnostic Radiology Physician average
30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 533 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.
533
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
296
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 533
- Total Day Supply
- 753
- Brand vs Generic
- 30% brand / 70% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.10
- Gender Split
- 48% female / 52% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 100, 65-74: 110, 75-84: 66, 85+: 20
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 305 |
| Omeprazole | 223 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Diagnostic Radiology Physician Overview
How Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D. fits within the Diagnostic Radiology Physician landscape nationally.
39,551
Diagnostic Radiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Diagnostic Radiology Physician
63
Avg Claims per Provider
Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D.'s 533 claims are above the specialty average of 63.
Nearby Diagnostic Radiology Physician Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Cordero-Calero.
Dr. Moises Acevedo Vazquez
MD
Mayaguez, PR
Dr. Virgen Acosta Acosta
M.D.
Mayaguez, PR
Dr. Guillermo Aguilo-Ramos
MD
Mayaguez, PR
Dr. Luis Alonso-Dafauce
MD
San Juan, PR
Dr. Gerson Alvarez
M.D.
Cayey, PR
Compare Diagnostic Radiology 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 Diagnostic Radiology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D. specializes in Diagnostic Radiology Physician and practices in Manati, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D. wrote 533 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 296 beneficiaries.
Where is Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D. located? ▼
Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D. is located at C/MARGINAL ELLIOT VELEZ , ESQ. HERNANDEZ URB. ATENAS, Manati, PR, 00674. Phone: (787) 854-3131.
What is Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275619157, issued on 10/31/2006.
Does Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D.'s prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Diagnostic Radiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 39,551 Diagnostic Radiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider writes 63 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 533 Part D claims and 296 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Saul Cordero-Calero, M.D.'s NPI is 1275619157 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
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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