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2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1437509346 M.D.
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Ponce, 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 7,852 in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 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
497
Medicare Part D claims · 72 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Industry payments
$1.8K
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Zahira Lugo Lopez, M.D. filed 497 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
- 497
- Part D claims, 2023
- $1.8K
- 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.
Zahira Lugo Lopez, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
497 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Zahira Lugo Lopez, 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 Zahira Lugo Lopez, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Medicare Part D claims
497 81% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico
How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico 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 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 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).
Zahira Lugo Lopez, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 917 AVE TITO CASTRO, Ponce, PR, 00716, with a listed phone of (787) 844-2080. NPI 1437509346 was issued on 06/21/2016.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 497 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 72 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $147K in drug spend.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1437509346 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/21/2016 |
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 Zahira Lugo Lopez, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.8K
Largest payer
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
497
Total Claims
$147K
Total Drug Cost
72
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 697
- Total Day Supply
- 20,645
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.68
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Zahira Lugo Lopez, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
48 claims
- Synthroid
Synthroid
45 claims
- Trulicity
Trulicity
45 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
32 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
29 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
22 claims
- Metformin Hcl Er
Metformin Hcl Er
20 claims
- Mounjaro 18
Mounjaro
18 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 48 |
| Synthroid Levothyroxine Sodium | 45 |
| Trulicity Dulaglutide | 45 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 32 |
| Metformin Hcl | 29 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 22 |
| Metformin Hcl Er Metformin Hcl | 20 |
| Mounjaro Tirzepatide | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 16 |
| Glimepiride | 16 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview
How Zahira Lugo Lopez, M.D. fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.
7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider
Zahira Lugo Lopez, M.D.'s 497 claims are below the specialty average of 2,639.
Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Puerto Rico
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Lugo Lopez.
Dr. Anardi Agosto Mujica
M.D.
Cayey, PR
Dr. Manuel Alegre-Hernandez
MD
San Juan, PR
Dr. Myriam Allende-Vigo
MD
Humacao, PR
Dr. Milliette Alvarado-Santiago
M.D.
Rio Piedras, PR
Dr. Isabel Arroyo Gomez
MD
San Juan, PR
Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zahira Lugo Lopez, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Zahira Lugo Lopez, M.D. specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Zahira Lugo Lopez, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Zahira Lugo Lopez, M.D. wrote 497 Medicare Part D claims totaling $147K in drug costs for 72 beneficiaries.
Where is Zahira Lugo Lopez, M.D. located? ▼
Zahira Lugo Lopez, M.D. is located at 917 AVE TITO CASTRO, Ponce, PR, 00716. Phone: (787) 844-2080.
What is Zahira Lugo Lopez, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Zahira Lugo Lopez, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437509346, issued on 06/21/2016.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Zahira Lugo Lopez, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Zahira Lugo Lopez, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Synthroid, Trulicity. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Zahira Lugo Lopez, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Zahira Lugo Lopez, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 497 Part D claims and 72 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Zahira Lugo Lopez, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Zahira Lugo Lopez, M.D.'s NPI is 1437509346 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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