Christopher Vega-Acevedo, MD
NPI 1356717540 · General Practice Physician · Arecibo, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Vega-Acevedo, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Arecibo, PR (NPI 1356717540).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356717540
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 19485 (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
10 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 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Simvastatin | 57 | 18 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 52 | 21 |
| Metformin Hcl | 47 | 14 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 42 | 18 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 39 | 20 |
| Lisinopril | 35 | 15 |
| Montelukast Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$22 across 1 record (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
- 2015-08-11
- Last updated
- 2017-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Vega-Acevedo's NPI number?
- Christopher Vega-Acevedo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356717540, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Vega-Acevedo's specialty?
- Christopher Vega-Acevedo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Vega-Acevedo located?
- Christopher Vega-Acevedo's practice location on file with NPPES is Carretera 129 Km 0.1 Ave, San Luis, Arecibo, PR 00613.
- What is Christopher Vega-Acevedo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Vega-Acevedo is (787) 454-9083.
- Does Christopher Vega-Acevedo accept Medicare?
- Christopher Vega-Acevedo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Vega-Acevedo's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Vega-Acevedo's NPI (1356717540) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.