Laura Zaragoza-Buxo, M.D.
NPI 1629366810 · General Practice Physician · Hatillo, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Zaragoza-Buxo, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Hatillo, PR (NPI 1629366810).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629366810
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 18135 (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
14 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 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 65 | 44 |
| Famotidine | 59 | 27 |
| Gabapentin | 48 | 19 |
| Metformin Hcl | 41 | 25 |
| Simvastatin | 41 | 24 |
| Losartan Potassium | 41 | 25 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$165 across 7 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
- 2011-07-21
- Last updated
- 2017-12-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Zaragoza-Buxo's NPI number?
- Laura Zaragoza-Buxo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629366810, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Zaragoza-Buxo's specialty?
- Laura Zaragoza-Buxo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laura Zaragoza-Buxo located?
- Laura Zaragoza-Buxo's practice location on file with NPPES is Del Norte Professional Center, Hatillo, PR 00659.
- What is Laura Zaragoza-Buxo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Zaragoza-Buxo is (787) 878-2210.
- Does Laura Zaragoza-Buxo accept Medicare?
- Laura Zaragoza-Buxo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Zaragoza-Buxo's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Zaragoza-Buxo's NPI (1629366810) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-12-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.