DR. NELSON VEGA M.D.
NPI 1235148156
Pediatrics in Miami, FL

Q: What is Nelson Vega's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nelson Vega is 1235148156. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 7, 2006.

Q: What is Nelson Vega's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nelson Vega was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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 August 07, 2006CLIA 10D1058074 · Waiver

3837 SW 99TH AVE, MIAMI, FL 33165(305) 552-1717(305) 552-1782 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Nelson Vega M.d. NPPES

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

DR. NELSON VEGA M.D. (NPI 1235148156) is an individual pediatrics provider in Miami, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME55885) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 28, 2026.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235148156

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208000000X

Provider Legal NameDR. NELSON VEGACredential: M.D.

Location Address3837 SW 99TH AVEMiami, FL 33165-3907

Mailing Address3837 Sw 99th AveMiami, FL 33165-3907 · (305) 552-1717 · Fax (305) 552-1782

Phone(305) 552-1717

Fax(305) 552-1782

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateAugust 7, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1235148156 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208000000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME55885

Definition

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

3837 SW 99TH AVE, Miami, FL 33165

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINE51897FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and more.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 10D1058074

Nelson Vega MD Faap PA · Miami, FL

Active · expires Aug 28, 2026

CLIA Number10D1058074

Laboratory TypePhysician Office

Certificate Effective DateAugust 29, 2024

Certificate Expiration DateAugust 28, 2026

Laboratory DirectorNelson Vega

Laboratory Phone(305) 552-1717

Laboratory LocationNelson Vega MD Faap PA3837 SW 99th Ave, Miami, FL 33165

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone

This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

IRAIDA BLANCHE-VEGA

Nurse Practitioner

3837 SW 99TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33165

Miami-Dade County (305) 552-1717

NELSON VEGA MD

Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)

3837 SW 99TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33165

Miami-Dade County (305) 552-1717

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Nelson Vega's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nelson Vega is 1235148156. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 7, 2006.

Where is Nelson Vega located?

Nelson Vega practices at 3837 SW 99th Ave, Miami, FL 33165. The listed phone number is (305) 552-1717.

What is Nelson Vega's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Does Nelson Vega hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 10D1058074) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 28, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Nelson Vega accept?

Health plans from AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), UnitedHealthcare and Wellpoint list Nelson Vega as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nelson Vega was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.