2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1316157993 M.D.
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VERONICA TORRES, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician in TROY, Michigan. 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
523
Medicare Part D claims · 180 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$271.41
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

VERONICA TORRES, M.D. filed 523 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Hospitalist Physician in TROY, Michigan, prescribing 89% generic.

523
Part D claims, 2023
89%
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.

VERONICA TORRES, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

523 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

VERONICA TORRES, 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 VERONICA TORRES, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/23/2007

NPI 1316157993

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

523 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Michigan

1. Hospitalist Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Hospitalist Physician share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

VERONICA TORRES, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in TROY, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1316157993. 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.

VERONICA TORRES, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4967 CROOKS RD, TROY, MI, 48098, with a listed phone of (248) 952-1601. NPI 1316157993 was issued on 05/23/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TORRES 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 523 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 180 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $25K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.4%. 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.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

4967 CROOKS RD
TROY, MI 48098

Provider Details

NPI 1316157993
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/23/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VERONICA TORRES, 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.

SOUND INPATIENT PHYSICIANS-MICHIGAN PLLC
GRAND BLANC, MI

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 VERONICA TORRES, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$271

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals 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.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to VERONICA TORRES, M.D.. To verify VERONICA TORRES, M.D.'s current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

VERONICA TORRES, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 523 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.

523
Total Claims
$25K
Total Drug Cost
180
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
526
Total Day Supply
11,324
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$18K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
28 (5.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
55

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.57
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 73, 75-84: 56, 85+: 26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Pantoprazole Sodium
32
Prednisone
23
Amlodipine Besylate
22
Furosemide
19
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
17
Atorvastatin Calcium
16
Losartan Potassium
14
Metoprolol Tartrate
14
Carvedilol
13
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
12

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How VERONICA TORRES, M.D. fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

VERONICA TORRES, M.D.'s 523 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Michigan

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as TORRES.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VERONICA TORRES, M.D.'s specialty?
VERONICA TORRES, M.D. specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in TROY, Michigan. Credentials: M.D..
How much does VERONICA TORRES, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VERONICA TORRES, M.D. wrote 523 Medicare Part D claims totaling $25K in drug costs for 180 beneficiaries.
Where is VERONICA TORRES, M.D. located?
VERONICA TORRES, M.D. is located at 4967 CROOKS RD, TROY, MI, 48098. Phone: (248) 952-1601.
What is VERONICA TORRES, M.D.'s NPI number?
VERONICA TORRES, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316157993, issued on 05/23/2007.
Does VERONICA TORRES, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VERONICA TORRES, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $18K in brand drug costs.
Does VERONICA TORRES, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, VERONICA TORRES, M.D. had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.4%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VERONICA TORRES, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VERONICA TORRES, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Prednisone, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VERONICA TORRES, M.D. accept Medicare?
VERONICA TORRES, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 523 Part D claims and 180 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VERONICA TORRES, M.D.'s credentials?
VERONICA TORRES, M.D.'s NPI is 1316157993 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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