2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1659478972 M.D.
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VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in MANATI, 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
15K
Medicare Part D claims · 411 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D. filed 15,239 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in MANATI, Puerto Rico, prescribing 90% generic.

15K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing

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VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

15,239 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

VICTOR DELGADO COLON, 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 VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/20/2006

NPI 1659478972

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

15,239 346% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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 DELGADO COLON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at B24 CALLE 3, MANATI, PR, 00674, with a listed phone of (787) 884-3065. NPI 1659478972 was issued on 09/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DELGADO COLON 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 15,239 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 411 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $624K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

B24 CALLE 3
MANATI, PR 00674

Provider Details

NPI 1659478972
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/20/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 15,239 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.

15,239
Total Claims
$624K
Total Drug Cost
411
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
20,251
Total Day Supply
581,268
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$467K
Generic Drug Cost
$152K
Opioid Claims
178 (1.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
271

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.35
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 91, 65-74: 160, 75-84: 118, 85+: 42

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VICTOR DELGADO COLON, 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
Gabapentin
1,025
Famotidine
829
Atorvastatin Calcium
801
Losartan Potassium
782
Simvastatin
573
Metformin Hcl
501
Omeprazole
437
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
348
Levothyroxine Sodium
347
Amlodipine Besylate
345

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D.'s 15,239 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D.'s specialty?
VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in MANATI, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D. wrote 15,239 Medicare Part D claims totaling $624K in drug costs for 411 beneficiaries.
Where is VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D. located?
VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D. is located at B24 CALLE 3, MANATI, PR, 00674. Phone: (787) 884-3065.
What is VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D.'s NPI number?
VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659478972, issued on 09/20/2006.
Does VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $467K in brand drug costs.
Does VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D. had 178 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.2%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Famotidine, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D. accept Medicare?
VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 15,239 Part D claims and 411 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D.'s credentials?
VICTOR DELGADO COLON, M.D.'s NPI is 1659478972 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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