Karim Saleh Vega, MD
NPI 1487769956 · Internal Medicine Physician · Coamo, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karim Saleh Vega, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Coamo, PR (NPI 1487769956).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487769956
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 13889 (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
19 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 · 175 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,044 | 358 |
| Gabapentin | 993 | 251 |
| Famotidine | 878 | 241 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 817 | 184 |
| Losartan Potassium | 712 | 225 |
| Simvastatin | 687 | 222 |
| Metformin Hcl | 607 | 196 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$56 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-21
- Last updated
- 2013-02-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karim Saleh Vega's NPI number?
- Karim Saleh Vega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487769956, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karim Saleh Vega's specialty?
- Karim Saleh Vega is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karim Saleh Vega located?
- Karim Saleh Vega's practice location on file with NPPES is Calle Jose I Quinton #94 Altos, Coamo, PR 00769.
- What is Karim Saleh Vega's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karim Saleh Vega is (787) 803-2662.
- Does Karim Saleh Vega accept Medicare?
- Karim Saleh Vega is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karim Saleh Vega's NPI active?
- Yes — Karim Saleh Vega's NPI (1487769956) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-02-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.