Maria Elena Vega Sanchez, MD
NPI 1871754895 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maria Elena Vega Sanchez, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1871754895).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871754895
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD434648 (PA)
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 tenure25% of score
17 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
229 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 73 | $216 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 39 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 34 | $99 |
| Sleep Study in Sleep Lab With Continuous Airway Pressure (6 Years Or Older)95811 | 22 | $123 |
| Sleep Study in Sleep Lab (6 Years Or Older)95810 | 17 | $118 |
| Sleep Study Including Heart Rate, Breathing, and Sleep Time95800 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 365 | 63 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 149 | 39 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 116 | 23 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 94 | 13 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 75 | 14 |
| Budesonide/Formoterol Fumaratebrand: Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate | 59 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$130 across 6 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
- 2008-06-23
- Last updated
- 2016-05-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maria Elena Vega Sanchez's NPI number?
- Maria Elena Vega Sanchez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871754895, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maria Elena Vega Sanchez's specialty?
- Maria Elena Vega Sanchez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Maria Elena Vega Sanchez located?
- Maria Elena Vega Sanchez's practice location on file with NPPES is 3401 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140-5103.
- What is Maria Elena Vega Sanchez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maria Elena Vega Sanchez is (215) 707-5864.
- Does Maria Elena Vega Sanchez accept Medicare?
- Maria Elena Vega Sanchez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maria Elena Vega Sanchez's NPI active?
- Yes — Maria Elena Vega Sanchez's NPI (1871754895) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-05-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.