Carmen Vega, APRN, FNP-BC
NPI 1689102782 · Family Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carmen Vega, APRN, FNP-BC is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1689102782).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689102782
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- APRN, FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- AP134072 (TX)
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
9 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 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 147 | 108 |
| Metformin Hcl | 107 | 83 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 53 | 38 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 51 | 37 |
| Lisinopril | 51 | 43 |
| Gabapentin | 49 | 33 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$450 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
- 2017-06-01
- Last updated
- 2019-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carmen Vega's NPI number?
- Carmen Vega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689102782, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carmen Vega's specialty?
- Carmen Vega is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carmen Vega located?
- Carmen Vega's practice location on file with NPPES is 1900 Blalock Rd, Houston, TX 77080-5446.
- What is Carmen Vega's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carmen Vega is (281) 589-8500.
- Does Carmen Vega accept Medicare?
- Carmen Vega is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carmen Vega's NPI active?
- Yes — Carmen Vega's NPI (1689102782) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.