Rafael Vasquez Pelyhe, M.D.
NPI 1578506234 · Internal Medicine Physician · Coto Laurel, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rafael Vasquez Pelyhe, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Coto Laurel, PR (NPI 1578506234).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578506234
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 14206 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 128 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 653 | 202 |
| Famotidine | 620 | 210 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 579 | 204 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 531 | 154 |
| Meloxicam | 495 | 183 |
| Lisinopril | 443 | 155 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 370 | 122 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$80 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-13
- Last updated
- 2011-03-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rafael Vasquez Pelyhe's NPI number?
- Rafael Vasquez Pelyhe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578506234, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rafael Vasquez Pelyhe's specialty?
- Rafael Vasquez Pelyhe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rafael Vasquez Pelyhe located?
- Rafael Vasquez Pelyhe's practice location on file with NPPES is Torre Medica San Cristobal, Suite 401, Coto Laurel, PR 00780.
- What is Rafael Vasquez Pelyhe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rafael Vasquez Pelyhe is (787) 842-9100.
- Does Rafael Vasquez Pelyhe accept Medicare?
- Rafael Vasquez Pelyhe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rafael Vasquez Pelyhe's NPI active?
- Yes — Rafael Vasquez Pelyhe's NPI (1578506234) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-03-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.