Melita Viegas, MD
NPI 1285855403 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melita Viegas, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1285855403).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285855403
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD452818 (PA)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$227 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 8700 Beverly BlvdWest Hollywood, CA 90048-1804Phone: (310) 423-3851Fax: (310) 423-0246
- 4401 Penn Ave5th Floor Faculty PavilionPittsburgh, PA 15224-1334Phone: (412) 692-7625
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-02
- Last updated
- 2024-12-11
- Certified
- 2024-12-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melita Viegas's NPI number?
- Melita Viegas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285855403, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melita Viegas's specialty?
- Melita Viegas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melita Viegas located?
- Melita Viegas's practice location on file with NPPES is 127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste 3600, Los Angeles, CA 90048-3311.
- What is Melita Viegas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melita Viegas is (310) 423-3851.
- Does Melita Viegas accept Medicare?
- Melita Viegas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melita Viegas's NPI active?
- Yes — Melita Viegas's NPI (1285855403) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.