2026 NPPES data Obstetrics Physician NPI 1790895647
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SIGIFREDO CARDONA

Obstetrics Physician in ARECIBO, 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
166
Medicare Part D claims · 83 beneficiaries · Obstetrics Physician avg: 319
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: SIGIFREDO CARDONA is a Obstetrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ARECIBO, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 166 claims across 83 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: SIGIFREDO CARDONA filed 166 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ARECIBO, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

SIGIFREDO CARDONA 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).

SIGIFREDO CARDONA at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/30/2006

NPI 1790895647

Primary specialty

Obstetrics Physician

Niche

1,402 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

166 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 319

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Obstetrics Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Obstetrics Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

SIGIFREDO CARDONA is a Obstetrics Physician provider practicing in ARECIBO, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1790895647. 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.

SIGIFREDO CARDONA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obstetrics Physician provider at 101 CALLE FCO GONZALO MARIN, ARECIBO, PR, 00612, with a listed phone of (787) 817-3996. NPI 1790895647 was issued on 08/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARDONA 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 166 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 83 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% 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.

Obstetrics Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,402 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 319 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

101 CALLE FCO GONZALO MARIN
ARECIBO, PR 00612

Provider Details

NPI 1790895647
Specialty Obstetrics Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/30/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

SIGIFREDO CARDONA — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 166 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.

166
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
83
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
180
Total Day Supply
3,252
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Antibiotic Claims
45

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.73
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 37, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ibandronate Sodium
46
Azithromycin
25
Clobetasol Propionate
21
Metronidazole
16
Clonazepam
11
Premarin
"Estrogens
N/A

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

Obstetrics Physician Overview

How SIGIFREDO CARDONA fits within the Obstetrics Physician landscape nationally.

1,402
Obstetrics Physician Providers in US
54
States with Obstetrics Physician
319
Avg Claims per Provider

SIGIFREDO CARDONA's 166 claims are below the specialty average of 319.

Nearby Obstetrics Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

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

Compare Obstetrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SIGIFREDO CARDONA's specialty?
SIGIFREDO CARDONA specializes in Obstetrics Physician and practices in ARECIBO, Puerto Rico.
How much does SIGIFREDO CARDONA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SIGIFREDO CARDONA wrote 166 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 83 beneficiaries.
Where is SIGIFREDO CARDONA located?
SIGIFREDO CARDONA is located at 101 CALLE FCO GONZALO MARIN, ARECIBO, PR, 00612. Phone: (787) 817-3996.
What is SIGIFREDO CARDONA's NPI number?
SIGIFREDO CARDONA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790895647, issued on 08/30/2006.
Does SIGIFREDO CARDONA prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SIGIFREDO CARDONA's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
How many Obstetrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,402 Obstetrics Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Obstetrics Physician provider writes 319 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SIGIFREDO CARDONA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SIGIFREDO CARDONA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ibandronate Sodium, Azithromycin, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SIGIFREDO CARDONA accept Medicare?
SIGIFREDO CARDONA appears in CMS Medicare data with 166 Part D claims and 83 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SIGIFREDO CARDONA's credentials?
SIGIFREDO CARDONA's NPI is 1790895647. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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