Joseph Vega, DO
NPI 1700348315 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician · Duarte, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospice/Palliative Care · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Vega, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician provider in Duarte, CA (NPI 1700348315).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700348315
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 20A19784 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) PhysicianPrimary207PH0002XLicense 20A19784 (CA)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 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
400 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 50 Minutes99233 | 225 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 85 | $184 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 43 | $179 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 29 | $81 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 18 | $220 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $81–$220 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 50 | 21 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 32 | 17 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 30 | 16 |
| Fentanyl | 29 | — |
| Pregabalin | 26 | 12 |
| Olanzapinebrand: Olanzapine Odt | 25 | 14 |
| Methadone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$82 across 1 record (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
- 2019-04-02
- Last updated
- 2023-06-02
- Certified
- 2023-06-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Vega's NPI number?
- Joseph Vega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700348315, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Vega's specialty?
- Joseph Vega is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Vega located?
- Joseph Vega's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010-3012.
- What is Joseph Vega's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Vega is (626) 256-4673.
- Does Joseph Vega accept Medicare?
- Joseph Vega is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Vega's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Vega's NPI (1700348315) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.