Melissa Vega, MD
NPI 1659824415 · General Practice Physician · Ponce, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Vega, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Ponce, PR (NPI 1659824415).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659824415
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
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 tenure38% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 33 | 20 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 24 | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 23 | 12 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 16 | 11 |
| Gabapentin | 16 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 14 | — |
| Lisinopril |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 388 Zona Ind Reparada 2Ponce, PR 00716-2347Phone: (787) 840-2575
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-07-28
- Last updated
- 2020-08-11
- Certified
- 2020-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Vega's NPI number?
- Melissa Vega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659824415, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Vega's specialty?
- Melissa Vega is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Vega located?
- Melissa Vega's practice location on file with NPPES is 2225 Ponce By Pass, Ponce, PR 00717.
- What is Melissa Vega's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Vega is (787) 840-8686.
- Does Melissa Vega accept Medicare?
- Melissa Vega is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Vega's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Vega's NPI (1659824415) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.