Vincent Dechavez
NPI 1518352244 · Internal Medicine Physician · Staten Island, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vincent Dechavez is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Staten Island, NY (NPI 1518352244).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518352244
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 304191-01 (NY)
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 tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,889 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 822 | $87 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 396 | $235 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 275 | $145 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 197 | $126 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 108 | $53 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 164 | 23 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 118 | 25 |
| Dolutegravir Sodiumbrand: Tivicay | 112 | 17 |
| Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenambrand: Descovy | 94 | 11 |
| Dolutegravir/Rilpivirinebrand: Juluca | 59 | 11 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 38 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$139 across 4 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
- 2015-03-31
- Last updated
- 2023-08-25
- Certified
- 2023-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vincent Dechavez's NPI number?
- Vincent Dechavez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518352244, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vincent Dechavez's specialty?
- Vincent Dechavez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vincent Dechavez located?
- Vincent Dechavez's practice location on file with NPPES is 242 Mason Ave, Staten Island, NY 10305-3408.
- What is Vincent Dechavez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vincent Dechavez is (182) 268-7167.
- Does Vincent Dechavez accept Medicare?
- Vincent Dechavez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vincent Dechavez's NPI active?
- Yes — Vincent Dechavez's NPI (1518352244) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.