Edgard Vera Tapia, MD
NPI 1235127515 · Nephrology Physician · Victorville, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edgard Vera Tapia, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Victorville, CA (NPI 1235127515).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235127515
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A79177 (CA)
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
20 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
3,146 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 812 | $53 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 716 | $53 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 624 | $82 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 316 | $369 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 302 | $115 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 83 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 385 | 96 |
| Furosemide | 325 | 83 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 317 | 69 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 302 | 73 |
| Ferric Citratebrand: Auryxia | 295 | 59 |
| Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1brand: Prosol | 266 | 20 |
| Sevelamer Hcl | 257 | 66 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,757 across 25 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
- 2005-10-11
- Last updated
- 2014-11-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edgard Vera Tapia's NPI number?
- Edgard Vera Tapia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235127515, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edgard Vera Tapia's specialty?
- Edgard Vera Tapia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edgard Vera Tapia located?
- Edgard Vera Tapia's practice location on file with NPPES is 17207 Jasmine St, Victorville, CA 92395.
- What is Edgard Vera Tapia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edgard Vera Tapia is (760) 780-4179.
- Does Edgard Vera Tapia accept Medicare?
- Edgard Vera Tapia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edgard Vera Tapia's NPI active?
- Yes — Edgard Vera Tapia's NPI (1235127515) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-11-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.