2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1730196247 M. D.
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Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,795 in Cardiovascular Disease Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 817 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D. filed 6,911 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, prescribing 92% generic.

7K
Part D claims, 2023
92%
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.

Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

6,911 Top 4% higher than 96% 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. 2K+: 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 certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/01/2006

NPI 1730196247

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,911 128% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers
General Practice Physician - 10%General Practice Physician10%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 8.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program8.9%Pharmacist - 8%Pharmacist8%Pharmacy Technician - 5.1%Pharmacy Technician5.1%Clinical Psychologist - 4.7%Clinical Psychologist4.7%Clinical Social Worker - 4.2%Clinical Social Worker4.2%Cardiovascular Disease Physician - 0.5%Cardiovascular Disease Physician0.5%
Largest specialties in Puerto Rico (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Cardiovascular Disease Physician. Verify directly:

How MIPS and board certification work

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).

Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M. D. credentials at 1716 CALLE PARANA, Rio Piedras, PR, 00926, with a listed phone of (787) 766-8548. NPI 1730196247 was issued on 08/01/2006.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 6,911 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 817 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $445K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

1716 CALLE PARANA
Rio Piedras, PR 00926

Provider Details

NPI 1730196247
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M. D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/01/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, 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.

EL Senorial Cardiovascular Services Inc
San Juan, PR
Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Services Inc
Bayamon, PR

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D. - brand share 8.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 6,911 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.

6,911
Total Claims
$445K
Total Drug Cost
817
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
17,529
Total Day Supply
523,372
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$280K
Generic Drug Cost
$164K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.42
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 54, 65-74: 346, 75-84: 301, 85+: 116

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, 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
Metoprolol Succinate
658
Losartan Potassium
592
Amlodipine Besylate
544
Atorvastatin Calcium
446
Rosuvastatin Calcium
397
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
297
Simvastatin
180
Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
178
Furosemide
150
Hydrochlorothiazide
140

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D.'s 6,911 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Puerto Rico medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D.'s specialty?
Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M. D..
How much does Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D. wrote 6,911 Medicare Part D claims totaling $445K in drug costs for 817 beneficiaries.
Where is Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D. located?
Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D. is located at 1716 CALLE PARANA, Rio Piedras, PR, 00926. Phone: (787) 766-8548.
What is Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D.'s NPI number?
Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730196247, issued on 08/01/2006.
Does Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $280K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D. accept Medicare?
Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,911 Part D claims and 817 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D.'s credentials?
Wilberto Guzman Alvarado, M. D.'s NPI is 1730196247 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

View source datasets and methodology notes
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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Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.