Rafael Vazquez, M.D.
NPI 1912979063 · General Practice Physician · Carolina, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rafael Vazquez, M.D. is a General Practice Physician provider in Carolina, PR (NPI 1912979063).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912979063
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 14670 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 197 | 178 |
| Clarithromycin | 141 | 130 |
| Naproxen | 97 | 86 |
| Cephalexin | 42 | 42 |
| Orphenadrine Citratebrand: Orphenadrine Citrate Er | 34 | 32 |
| Famotidine | 29 | 27 |
| Ibuprofen | 29 | 28 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$52 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
- 2006-02-03
- Last updated
- 2011-09-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rafael Vazquez's NPI number?
- Rafael Vazquez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912979063, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rafael Vazquez's specialty?
- Rafael Vazquez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rafael Vazquez located?
- Rafael Vazquez's practice location on file with NPPES is Ave. Roberto Clemente, Carolina, PR 00985.
- What is Rafael Vazquez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rafael Vazquez is (787) 776-9400.
- Does Rafael Vazquez accept Medicare?
- Rafael Vazquez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rafael Vazquez's NPI active?
- Yes — Rafael Vazquez's NPI (1912979063) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-09-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.