Vernon Chavez, MD
NPI 1023101052 · Internal Medicine Physician · Yuma, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vernon Chavez, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Yuma, AZ (NPI 1023101052).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023101052
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33459 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
6,969 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 3,897 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 559 | $124 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 470 | $165 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 329 | $47 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 317 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 89 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 492 | 143 |
| Lisinopril | 411 | 119 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 202 | 64 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 189 | 49 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 180 | 58 |
| Metformin Hcl | 179 | 60 |
| Gabapentin | 160 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$749 across 23 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
- 2006-10-02
- Last updated
- 2018-05-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vernon Chavez's NPI number?
- Vernon Chavez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023101052, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vernon Chavez's specialty?
- Vernon Chavez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vernon Chavez located?
- Vernon Chavez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1210 W 24th St, Yuma, AZ 85364-6226.
- What is Vernon Chavez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vernon Chavez is (928) 726-2500.
- Does Vernon Chavez accept Medicare?
- Vernon Chavez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vernon Chavez's NPI active?
- Yes — Vernon Chavez's NPI (1023101052) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-05-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.