Karl Vega Lelkes, M.D.
NPI 1477788776 · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Sugar Land, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karl Vega Lelkes, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider in Sugar Land, TX (NPI 1477788776).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477788776
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 51 | 40 |
| Gabapentin | 46 | 40 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 26 | 17 |
| Methylprednisolone | 22 | 19 |
| Meloxicam | 21 | 20 |
| Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen | 19 | 18 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$465 across 2 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)
- 204 Calle ZambeseUrb Crown HillsSan Juan, PR 00926-6016Phone: (787) 281-7041
- 204 Calle ZambeseUrb Crown HillsSan Juan, PR 00926-6016Phone: (787) 281-7041
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-05-16
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karl Vega Lelkes's NPI number?
- Karl Vega Lelkes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477788776, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karl Vega Lelkes's specialty?
- Karl Vega Lelkes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karl Vega Lelkes located?
- Karl Vega Lelkes's practice location on file with NPPES is 16811 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479-4728.
- What is Karl Vega Lelkes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karl Vega Lelkes is (281) 690-4678.
- Does Karl Vega Lelkes accept Medicare?
- Karl Vega Lelkes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karl Vega Lelkes's NPI active?
- Yes — Karl Vega Lelkes's NPI (1477788776) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.