Rafael Paz
NPI 1740805191 · General Practice Physician · Arecibo, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rafael Paz is a General Practice Physician provider in Arecibo, PR (NPI 1740805191).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740805191
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 21904 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
6 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 · 141 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Simvastatin | 530 | 90 |
| Gabapentin | 458 | 84 |
| Famotidine | 397 | 95 |
| Metformin Hcl | 356 | 68 |
| Lisinopril | 333 | 61 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 293 | 69 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 275 | 54 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$481 across 10 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
- 2020-06-11
- Last updated
- 2021-11-18
- Certified
- 2021-11-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rafael Paz's NPI number?
- Rafael Paz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740805191, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rafael Paz's specialty?
- Rafael Paz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rafael Paz located?
- Rafael Paz's practice location on file with NPPES is Car 129, Intersection 490, Arecibo, PR 00612.
- What is Rafael Paz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rafael Paz is (787) 880-3843.
- Does Rafael Paz accept Medicare?
- Rafael Paz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rafael Paz's NPI active?
- Yes — Rafael Paz's NPI (1740805191) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.