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VICTOR ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in BAYAMON, 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 · 208 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$141.11
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

VICTOR ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D. filed 3,839 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in BAYAMON, Puerto Rico, prescribing 76% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
76%
generic prescribing
$141.11
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.

VICTOR ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,839 Top 9% higher than 91% 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 ZAPATA GUZMAN, 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 ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/02/2006

NPI 1699782235

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,839 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

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

Puerto Rico providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal 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 ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at AVE TNTE NELSON MARTINEZ EDIF PLAZA CHEVERE, BAYAMON, PR, 00959, with a listed phone of (787) 740-7945. NPI 1699782235 was issued on 08/02/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ZAPATA GUZMAN 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 3,839 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 208 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $484K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

AVE TNTE NELSON MARTINEZ EDIF PLAZA CHEVERE
BAYAMON, PR 00959

Provider Details

NPI 1699782235
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/02/2006

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 ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$141

Largest payer

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

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 ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D. — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 3,839 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.

3,839
Total Claims
$484K
Total Drug Cost
208
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,845
Total Day Supply
232,933
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$410K
Generic Drug Cost
$73K
Antibiotic Claims
24

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 88, 75-84: 75, 85+: 32

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VICTOR ZAPATA GUZMAN, 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
504
Levothyroxine Sodium
239
Amlodipine Besylate
177
Irbesartan
163
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
153
Synthroid
Levothyroxine Sodium
144
Losartan Potassium
136
Famotidine
119
Metoprolol Succinate
103
Escitalopram Oxalate
90

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How VICTOR ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

VICTOR ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D.'s 3,839 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal 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 ZAPATA GUZMAN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VICTOR ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D.'s specialty?
VICTOR ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in BAYAMON, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does VICTOR ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VICTOR ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D. wrote 3,839 Medicare Part D claims totaling $484K in drug costs for 208 beneficiaries.
Where is VICTOR ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D. located?
VICTOR ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D. is located at AVE TNTE NELSON MARTINEZ EDIF PLAZA CHEVERE, BAYAMON, PR, 00959. Phone: (787) 740-7945.
What is VICTOR ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D.'s NPI number?
VICTOR ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699782235, issued on 08/02/2006.
Does VICTOR ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VICTOR ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D.'s prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $410K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VICTOR ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VICTOR ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VICTOR ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D. accept Medicare?
VICTOR ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,839 Part D claims and 208 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VICTOR ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D.'s credentials?
VICTOR ZAPATA GUZMAN, M.D.'s NPI is 1699782235 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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