2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1528020419 M.D.
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VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician in SAN LORENZO, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 514 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$68.98
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAN LORENZO, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 514 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $68.98 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D. filed 4,137 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAN LORENZO, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, 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).

VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/05/2006

NPI 1528020419

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,137 381% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Anesthesiology Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider practicing in SAN LORENZO, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1528020419. 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.

VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at GALENOS CENTRO DE MEDICINA INTERNA, SAN LORENZO, PR, 00754, with a listed phone of (787) 400-3435. NPI 1528020419 was issued on 04/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CARDONA - VELEZ 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 4,137 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 514 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $401K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%. 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.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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

GALENOS CENTRO DE MEDICINA INTERNA
SAN LORENZO, PR 00754

Provider Details

NPI 1528020419
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/05/2006

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 VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$69

Largest payer

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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 · Typical

VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D. — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 4,137 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.

4,137
Total Claims
$401K
Total Drug Cost
514
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,786
Total Day Supply
286,346
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$332K
Generic Drug Cost
$67K
Opioid Claims
13 (0.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
46

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.08
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 107, 65-74: 207, 75-84: 166, 85+: 34

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
221
Losartan Potassium
183
Metformin Hcl
174
Gabapentin
160
Famotidine
144
Omeprazole
143
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
142
Rosuvastatin Calcium
139
Amlodipine Besylate
123
Simvastatin
122

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

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D. fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D.'s 4,137 claims are above the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology 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 - VELEZ.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D.'s specialty?
VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D. specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in SAN LORENZO, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D. wrote 4,137 Medicare Part D claims totaling $401K in drug costs for 514 beneficiaries.
Where is VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D. located?
VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D. is located at GALENOS CENTRO DE MEDICINA INTERNA, SAN LORENZO, PR, 00754. Phone: (787) 400-3435.
What is VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D.'s NPI number?
VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528020419, issued on 04/05/2006.
Does VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $332K in brand drug costs.
Does VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D. had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.3%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D. accept Medicare?
VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,137 Part D claims and 514 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D.'s credentials?
VICTOR CARDONA - VELEZ, M.D.'s NPI is 1528020419 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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