Joshua Vega, M.D.
NPI 1790074870 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Raleigh, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Vega, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Raleigh, NC (NPI 1790074870).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790074870
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2015-00196 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,589 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 446 | $119 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 241 | $13 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 201 | $111 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 147 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 72 | $64 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 295 | 88 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 265 | 52 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 226 | 74 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 201 | 69 |
| Carvedilol | 171 | 43 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 157 | 50 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$958 across 50 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 (2)
- 300 Meadowmont Village Cir # 313Chapel Hill, NC 27517-7518Phone: (919) 966-7244
- 160 Dental Cir # 7075Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7075Phone: (919) 966-5201Fax: (919) 966-1743
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-03-29
- Last updated
- 2021-01-24
- Certified
- 2021-01-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Vega's NPI number?
- Joshua Vega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790074870, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Vega's specialty?
- Joshua Vega is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joshua Vega located?
- Joshua Vega's practice location on file with NPPES is 3000 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610-1231.
- What is Joshua Vega's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Vega is (919) 231-6132.
- Does Joshua Vega accept Medicare?
- Joshua Vega is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Vega's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Vega's NPI (1790074870) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.