Veroushka Ballester Vargas, M.D.
NPI 1689868150 · Gastroenterology Physician · San Juan, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Veroushka Ballester Vargas, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in San Juan, PR (NPI 1689868150).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689868150
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 57366 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- 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 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 83 | 36 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 67 | 59 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Suprep | 33 | 33 |
| Midazolam Hcl/Pfbrand: Midazolam Hcl | 32 | 29 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 31 | 31 |
| Meperidine Hcl/Pfbrand: Meperidine Hcl | 26 | 22 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$527 across 14 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 161 Fort Washington AveNew York, NY 10032-3729Phone: (212) 305-1909
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-28
- Last updated
- 2020-04-05
- Certified
- 2020-04-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Veroushka Ballester Vargas's NPI number?
- Veroushka Ballester Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689868150, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Veroushka Ballester Vargas's specialty?
- Veroushka Ballester Vargas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Veroushka Ballester Vargas located?
- Veroushka Ballester Vargas's practice location on file with NPPES is 1431 Ave Ponce De Leon Ste 402, San Juan, PR 00907-4033.
- What is Veroushka Ballester Vargas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Veroushka Ballester Vargas is (787) 723-9595.
- Does Veroushka Ballester Vargas accept Medicare?
- Veroushka Ballester Vargas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Veroushka Ballester Vargas's NPI active?
- Yes — Veroushka Ballester Vargas's NPI (1689868150) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-04-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.