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DR. RICHARD STEVEN VAX MD
NPI 1316027659
Anesthesiology in Key West, FL

Active since October 17, 2006PECOS Enrolled
5900 COLLEGE RD, KEY WEST, FL 33040(305) 294-5531 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Richard Steven Vax Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD STEVEN VAX MD (NPI 1316027659) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Key West, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME88186) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316027659
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD STEVEN VAXCredential: MD
Location Address5900 COLLEGE RDKey West, FL 33040-4342
Mailing Address718 Bakers LnKey West, FL 33040-6819 · (443) 804-5736
Phone(305) 294-5531
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 15, 2023
NPPES CertifiedDecember 15, 2023
✔ NPI 1316027659 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME88186✔ Licensed in TX · M2491✔ Licensed in MD · D59102
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
5900 COLLEGE RD, Key West, FL 33040
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid176190001TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard Steven Vax Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Vax reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Key West Anesthesia Services LLC
Same address
Anesthesiology
5900 COLLEGE RD
Key West, FL 33040
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 19 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598269524 (660) 826-5960

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

NICHOLAS PETRINEC D.O.
Anesthesiology
5900 COLLEGE RD
KEY WEST, FL 33040
Monroe County (305) 294-5531
KEY WEST HMA LLC
Medicare Defined Swing Bed Unit
5900 COLLEGE RD
KEY WEST, FL 33040
Monroe County (305) 294-5531
JENNIFER MARIE WHALEY PA-C
Physician Assistant
5900 COLLEGE RD
KEY WEST, FL 33040
Monroe County (305) 294-5531
ANGELA BLANCO RN
Registered Nurse
5900 COLLEGE RD
KEY WEST, FL 33040
Monroe County (305) 294-5531
NES OF SOUTHERN FLORIDA PA
Emergency Medicine
5900 COLLEGE RD
KEY WEST, FL 33040
Monroe County (305) 294-5531
LOWER KEYS INPATIENT SERVICES, LLC
Hospitalist
5900 COLLEGE RD
KEY WEST, FL 33040
Monroe County (877) 693-5700
KEY WEST HB MEDICAL SERVICES, LLC
Emergency Medicine
5900 COLLEGE RD
KEY WEST, FL 33040
Monroe County (877) 848-1457
MRS. FLORENCE E DIEHL RRT
Respiratory Therapist, Registered
5900 COLLEGE RD
KEY WEST, FL 33040
Monroe County (305) 294-5531

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 Richard Vax's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Vax is 1316027659. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2006.

Where is Richard Vax located?

Richard Vax practices at 5900 College Rd, Key West, FL 33040. The listed phone number is (305) 294-5531.

What is Richard Vax's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Richard Vax enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Vax is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Richard Vax's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Vax reassigns Medicare benefits to Key West Anesthesia Services LLC (Key West, FL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Richard Vax's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Richard Vax accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and Cigna Healthcare list Richard Vax 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 Richard Vax was last updated on December 15, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.