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MELITA L VIEGAS MD
NPI 1285855403
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Los Angeles, CA

Active since May 02, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
127 S SAN VICENTE BLVD STE 3600, LOS ANGELES, CA 90048(310) 423-3851(310) 423-0246 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 11, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 11, 2024, Jun 15, 2021, May 26, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Melita L Viegas Md NPPES

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

MELITA L VIEGAS MD (NPI 1285855403) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Los Angeles, California, licensed in California (A111061) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Indiana University School Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285855403
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameMELITA L VIEGASCredential: MD
Location Address127 S SAN VICENTE BLVD STE 3600Los Angeles, CA 90048-3311
Mailing Address4140 W 190th StTorrance, CA 90504-5513
Phone(310) 423-3851
Fax(310) 423-0246
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMay 2, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 11, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 11, 2024
✔ NPI 1285855403 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A111061✔ Licensed in PA · MD452818
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
127 S SAN VICENTE BLVD STE 3600, Los Angeles, CA 90048
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 14401 Penn Ave, 5TH FLOOR FACULTY PAVILIONPittsburgh, PA 15224-1334 · Phone (412) 692-7625
Location 28700 Beverly BlvdWest Hollywood, CA 90048-1804 · Phone (310) 423-3851 · Fax (310) 423-0246

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AvMed.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

Melita L Viegas 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 ID7810117454
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241230002352
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90048 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
$187.60 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $46.90 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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 2

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

MICHAEL FARKOUH M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
127 S SAN VICENTE BLVD STE 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-2726
DR. PAUL J MARANO M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
127 S SAN VICENTE BLVD STE 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Los Angeles County (310) 423-2723

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 Melita Viegas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melita Viegas is 1285855403. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2007.

Where is Melita Viegas located?

Melita Viegas practices at 127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste 3600, Los Angeles, CA 90048. The listed phone number is (310) 423-3851.

What is Melita Viegas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Melita Viegas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melita Viegas is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Melita Viegas accept?

Health plans from AvMed list Melita Viegas 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 Melita Viegas was last updated on December 11, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.