Nestor Vazquez, MD
NPI 1184609901 · Ophthalmology Physician · Vega Baja, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nestor Vazquez, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Vega Baja, PR (NPI 1184609901).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184609901
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 14126 (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 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,285 | 264 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 375 | 121 |
| Cyclosporine | 272 | 69 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 264 | 149 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 250 | 61 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 199 | 78 |
| Brimonidine Tartratebrand: Alphagan P | 129 | 68 |
| Bimatoprost |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$81 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
- 2005-12-14
- Last updated
- 2026-01-13
- Certified
- 2026-01-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nestor Vazquez's NPI number?
- Nestor Vazquez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184609901, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nestor Vazquez's specialty?
- Nestor Vazquez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nestor Vazquez located?
- Nestor Vazquez's practice location on file with NPPES is Suite 5 Plaza Las Vegas, Vega Baja, PR 00693.
- What is Nestor Vazquez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nestor Vazquez is (787) 807-1912.
- Does Nestor Vazquez accept Medicare?
- Nestor Vazquez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nestor Vazquez's NPI active?
- Yes — Nestor Vazquez's NPI (1184609901) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.