Karla Ruiz Vega, MD
NPI 1740699933 · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician · San Juan, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Colorectal Surgery (proctology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karla Ruiz Vega, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider in San Juan, PR (NPI 1740699933).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740699933
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Colon & Rectal Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 21838 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
11 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$887 across 7 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)
- Centro Medico De Puerto RicoBarrio MonacillosSan Juan, PR 00935-0001Phone: (787) 777-3535
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-08-13
- Last updated
- 2023-02-14
- Certified
- 2023-02-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karla Ruiz Vega's NPI number?
- Karla Ruiz Vega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740699933, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karla Ruiz Vega's specialty?
- Karla Ruiz Vega is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karla Ruiz Vega located?
- Karla Ruiz Vega's practice location on file with NPPES is 435 Ave Ponce De Leon Hospital Pavia Hato Rey, San Juan, PR 00917.
- What is Karla Ruiz Vega's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karla Ruiz Vega is (787) 641-2323.
- Does Karla Ruiz Vega accept Medicare?
- Karla Ruiz Vega is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karla Ruiz Vega's NPI active?
- Yes — Karla Ruiz Vega's NPI (1740699933) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.