2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1598152571 M.D.
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SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Physician in PONCE, 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
978
Medicare Part D claims · 160 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$829.39
28 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D. filed 978 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Interventional Cardiology Physician in PONCE, Puerto Rico, prescribing 91% generic.

978
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing
$829.39
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

978 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, 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 SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/17/2015

NPI 1598152571

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

978 67% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Cardiology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Interventional Cardiology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology 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).

SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 917 AVE TITO CASTRO STE 814, PONCE, PR, 00716, with a listed phone of (787) 455-0498. NPI 1598152571 was issued on 04/17/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MEDINA AVILES 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 978 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 160 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $76K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% 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.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

917 AVE TITO CASTRO STE 814
PONCE, PR 00716

Provider Details

NPI 1598152571
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/17/2015

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 SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$829

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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 · Generic-heavy

SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 978 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.

978
Total Claims
$76K
Total Drug Cost
160
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,018
Total Day Supply
60,428
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$61K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.58
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
165
Metoprolol Succinate
79
Losartan Potassium
65
Lisinopril
57
Amlodipine Besylate
55
Carvedilol
54
Eliquis
Apixaban
45
Rosuvastatin Calcium
44
Hydrochlorothiazide
41
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
40

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D. fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D.'s 978 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

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

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D.'s specialty?
SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in PONCE, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D. wrote 978 Medicare Part D claims totaling $76K in drug costs for 160 beneficiaries.
Where is SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D. located?
SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D. is located at 917 AVE TITO CASTRO STE 814, PONCE, PR, 00716. Phone: (787) 455-0498.
What is SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D.'s NPI number?
SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598152571, issued on 04/17/2015.
Does SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $61K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D. accept Medicare?
SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 978 Part D claims and 160 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D.'s credentials?
SHARLENE MEDINA AVILES, M.D.'s NPI is 1598152571 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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