DR. ANDREW NELSON VEGA MD
NPI 1205462132
Orthopaedic Surgery in East Providence, RI

Q: What is Andrew Vega's NPI number?

The NPI number for Andrew Vega is 1205462132. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2020.

Q: What is Andrew Vega's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Andrew Vega was last updated on July 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since March 23, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1 KETTLE POINT AVE, EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 02914(401) 457-1500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 21, 2020, Mar 23, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. Andrew Nelson Vega Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ANDREW NELSON VEGA MD (NPI 1205462132) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in East Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (MD20653) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Providence.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205462132

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207X00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. ANDREW NELSON VEGACredential: MD

Location Address1 KETTLE POINT AVEEast Providence, RI 02914-5375

Mailing Address1 Kettle Point AveEast Providence, RI 02914-5375

Phone(401) 457-1500

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 2020

Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 14, 2025

✔ NPI 1205462132 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207X00000X

License✔ Licensed in RI · MD20653

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

1 KETTLE POINT AVE, East Providence, RI 02914

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12 Dudley St Ste 200Providence, RI 02905-3248 · Phone (401) 457-1500

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include WellSense Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Andrew Nelson Vega Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6507283306

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250717004214

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Rhode Island Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipTribal

CMS Certification Number410007

Location593 Eddy StreetProvidence, RI 02903 · Providence County

Emergency services

The Miriam Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number410012

Location164 Summit AvenueProvidence, RI 02906 · Providence County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02914 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$90.48 typical visit price

range $58.57 – $177.03

Typical copayment $22.62 (range $14.64 – $44.25)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$72.93 typical visit price

range $18.92 – $144.38

Typical copayment $18.23 (range $4.73 – $36.09)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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