Jay Vega, M.D.
NPI 1457395659 · Family Medicine Physician · Cut Off, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jay Vega, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Cut Off, LA (NPI 1457395659).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457395659
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.10085R (LA)
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 · 151 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 653 | 85 |
| Alprazolam | 547 | 80 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 343 | 72 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 295 | 70 |
| Gabapentin | 258 | 46 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 251 | 55 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$606 across 31 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
- 2006-06-16
- Last updated
- 2023-03-22
- Certified
- 2023-03-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jay Vega's NPI number?
- Jay Vega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457395659, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jay Vega's specialty?
- Jay Vega is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jay Vega located?
- Jay Vega's practice location on file with NPPES is 144 W 134th St, Cut Off, LA 70345-4155.
- What is Jay Vega's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jay Vega is (985) 632-6233.
- Does Jay Vega accept Medicare?
- Jay Vega is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jay Vega's NPI active?
- Yes — Jay Vega's NPI (1457395659) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.