Dessie Vega, M.D.
NPI 1659362895 · Psychiatry Physician · Toa Baja, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dessie Vega, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Toa Baja, PR (NPI 1659362895).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659362895
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- License
- 10397 (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
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 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 199 | 88 |
| Temazepam | 186 | 104 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 171 | 75 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 150 | 81 |
| Lamotrigine | 139 | 96 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 115 | 55 |
| Lorazepam | 99 | 60 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$183 across 5 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
- 2005-11-04
- Last updated
- 2022-05-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dessie Vega's NPI number?
- Dessie Vega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659362895, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dessie Vega's specialty?
- Dessie Vega is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dessie Vega located?
- Dessie Vega's practice location on file with NPPES is Calle Rufino Martinez Ax-1, Toa Baja, PR 00949.
- What is Dessie Vega's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dessie Vega is (787) 261-6199.
- Does Dessie Vega accept Medicare?
- Dessie Vega is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dessie Vega's NPI active?
- Yes — Dessie Vega's NPI (1659362895) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.