Dr Rafael G Vega, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Coral Gables, FL

Dr Rafael G Vega, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Coral Gables, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Baptist Health Medical Group Physicians Llc and his current practice location is 5000 University Dr, Coral Gables, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (786) 308-2222.

Dr Rafael G Vega is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME136275) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1518351568.

Contact Information

Dr Rafael G Vega, MD
5000 University Dr,
Coral Gables, FL 33146-2008
(786) 308-2222
(786) 533-9711

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rafael G Vega
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience13 Years
Location5000 University Dr, Coral Gables, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Rafael G Vega graduated from medical school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518351568
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/26/2015
  • Last Update Date: 05/27/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4284971391
  • Enrollment ID: I20190128003264

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rafael G Vega such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518351568NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208M00000XHospitalist ME136275 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist Hospital Of MiamiMiami, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Baptist Health Medical Group Physicians Llc3870696933522

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Rafael G Vega allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBaptist Health Medical Group Physicians Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891893343
PECOS PAC ID: 3870696933
Enrollment ID: O20070309000135
Entity NameCollins Physician Services, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457839524
PECOS PAC ID: 9234476920
Enrollment ID: O20190204002452

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Rafael G Vega is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Rafael G Vega, MD
Po Box 198054,
Atlanta, GA 30384-8054

Ph: (786) 308-2222
Dr Rafael G Vega, MD
5000 University Dr,
Coral Gables, FL 33146-2008

Ph: (786) 308-2222

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