2026 NPPES data Neurological Surgery Physician NPI 1912994294 MD
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YADIRA DACOSTA, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician in CAGUAS, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 477 beneficiaries · Neurological Surgery Physician avg: 181
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.5K
28 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

YADIRA DACOSTA, MD filed 3,486 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurological Surgery Physician in CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, prescribing 87% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
generic prescribing
$1.5K
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.

YADIRA DACOSTA, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,486 Top 10% higher than 90% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

YADIRA DACOSTA, MD 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 YADIRA DACOSTA, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/03/2005

NPI 1912994294

Primary specialty

Neurological Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

8,100 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,486 1826% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 181

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Neurological Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Neurological Surgery Physician share within Puerto Rico

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

YADIRA DACOSTA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurological Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at HOSPITAL HIMA CAGUAS, CAGUAS, PR, 00726, with a listed phone of (787) 653-3434. NPI 1912994294 was issued on 10/03/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DACOSTA 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 3,486 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 477 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.8 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% 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.

Neurological Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,100 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 181 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

HOSPITAL HIMA CAGUAS
CAGUAS, PR 00726

Provider Details

NPI 1912994294
Specialty Neurological Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/03/2005

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 YADIRA DACOSTA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.5K

Largest payer

EMD Serono, 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

YADIRA DACOSTA, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 3,486 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.

3,486
Total Claims
$1.8M
Total Drug Cost
477
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,945
Total Day Supply
116,993
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.6M
Generic Drug Cost
$139K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.04
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 88, 65-74: 145, 75-84: 187, 85+: 57

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What YADIRA DACOSTA, MD 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
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
385
Memantine Hcl
357
Donepezil Hcl
250
Galantamine Er
Galantamine Hbr
244
Memantine Hcl Er
Memantine Hcl
213
Emgality Pen
Galcanezumab-Gnlm
140
Baclofen
138
Rivastigmine
136
Gabapentin
134
Carbidopa-Levodopa Er
Carbidopa/Levodopa
110

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

Neurological Surgery Physician Overview

How YADIRA DACOSTA, MD fits within the Neurological Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

8,100
Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Neurological Surgery Physician
181
Avg Claims per Provider

YADIRA DACOSTA, MD's 3,486 claims are above the specialty average of 181.

Nearby Neurological Surgery Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

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

Compare Neurological Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is YADIRA DACOSTA, MD's specialty?
YADIRA DACOSTA, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery Physician and practices in CAGUAS, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does YADIRA DACOSTA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, YADIRA DACOSTA, MD wrote 3,486 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.8M in drug costs for 477 beneficiaries.
Where is YADIRA DACOSTA, MD located?
YADIRA DACOSTA, MD is located at HOSPITAL HIMA CAGUAS, CAGUAS, PR, 00726. Phone: (787) 653-3434.
What is YADIRA DACOSTA, MD's NPI number?
YADIRA DACOSTA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912994294, issued on 10/03/2005.
Does YADIRA DACOSTA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
YADIRA DACOSTA, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M in brand drug costs.
How many Neurological Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,100 Neurological Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Neurological Surgery Physician provider writes 181 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does YADIRA DACOSTA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, YADIRA DACOSTA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Carbidopa-Levodopa, Memantine Hcl, Donepezil Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does YADIRA DACOSTA, MD accept Medicare?
YADIRA DACOSTA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,486 Part D claims and 477 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify YADIRA DACOSTA, MD's credentials?
YADIRA DACOSTA, MD's NPI is 1912994294 with credentials MD. 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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