DR. KARL ANGELO VEGA LELKES M.D.
NPI 1477788776
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Sugar Land, TX
NPI Status: Active since May 16, 2009
Contact Information
16811 SOUTHWEST FWY
SUGAR LAND, TX
ZIP 77479
Phone: (281) 690-4678
- Individual
- Male
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
- PECOS Enrolled
About KARL VEGA LELKES
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Karl Vega Lelkes, a provider established in Sugar Land, Texas with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing in orthopaedic surgery of the spine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1477788776 assigned on May 2009. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207XS0117X with license number P8426 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.
- NPI
- 1477788776
- Provider Name
- DR. KARL ANGELO VEGA LELKES M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 16811 SOUTHWEST FWY SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
- Location Phone
- (281) 690-4678
- Mailing Address
- 16811 SOUTHWEST FWY SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
- Mailing Phone
- (281) 690-4678
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 05-16-2009
- Last Update Date
- 03-17-2018
- Code Navigator
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 204 Calle Zambese Urb Crown Hills
San Juan, PR 00926
(787) 281-7041 - 204 Calle Zambese Urb Crown Hills
San Juan, PR 00926
(787) 281-7041
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207XS0117X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- P8426
- License State
- TX
- Taxonomy Description
- Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 390200000X | Student, Health Care | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 348769602 | MEDICAID (05) | TX | |
| 348769603 | MEDICAID (05) | TX |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Karl Vega Lelkes is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Laminectomy or laminotomy (partial removal of spine bones)
Spinal fusion
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 14 times for 12 patientsA laminectomy or laminotomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the bone in your spine, specifically the lamina, to alleviate pressure on your spinal cord or nerves. This can help reduce pain and improve mobility if you're suffering from conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis.
This service was performed for 1-10 patientsSpinal fusion is a surgical procedure aimed at connecting two or more vertebrae in your spine to reduce pain and improve stability. It involves using a bone graft to cause the vertebrae to grow together, limiting the movement between them. This procedure is often performed to treat conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1477788776, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 74. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 74 = 6).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 74 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1477788776, enumerated as an "individual" on May 16, 2009.
The provider is located at 16811 SOUTHWEST FWY SUGAR LAND, TX 77479 and the phone number is (281) 690-4678.
Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207XS0117X and a focus in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
