DR. ERNEST R. VINA MD
NPI 1588820484
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Tucson, AZ

Q: What is Ernest Vina's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Vina is 1588820484. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2008.

Q: What is Ernest Vina's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernest Vina was last updated on December 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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 July 31, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

97.64/100

CMS Quality Rating

1625 N CAMPBELL AVE, TUCSON, AZ 85724(520) 694-8888(520) 505-2476 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 8, 2025, Jul 3, 2023, Nov 12, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2015).

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About Dr. Ernest R. Vina Md NPPES

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

DR. ERNEST R. VINA MD (NPI 1588820484) is an individual rheumatology provider in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (49419) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Tucson, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588820484

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X

Provider Legal NameDR. ERNEST R. VINACredential: MD

Location Address1625 N CAMPBELL AVETucson, AZ 85724-5103

Mailing AddressPo Box 245093Tucson, AZ 85724-5093 · (520) 626-2587

Phone(520) 694-8888

Fax(520) 505-2476

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004

Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 8, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 8, 2025

✔ NPI 1588820484 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RR0500X

Licenses✔ Licensed in AZ · 49419✔ Licensed in PA · MD442172

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.

1625 N CAMPBELL AVE, Tucson, AZ 85724

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12800 E Ajo WayTucson, AZ 85713-6204 · Phone (520) 694-8888 · Fax (520) 505-2476

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ernest R. Vina 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 ID5294905782

PECOS Enrollment IDI20140917001178

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

118 services86 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

43 services37 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

23 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85724 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

$127.71 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$98.00 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

Most-billed visit code 99214

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

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.64/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

84.77

Promoting Interoperability

98.67

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

LARISA ANDRADA BENTA M.D.

Pediatrics

1625 N CAMPBELL AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85724

Pima County (520) 626-7944

RAVINA THURAISINGAM MD

Pathology (Hematology)

1625 N CAMPBELL AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85724

Pima County (520) 626-6830

DR. CHRISTIAN EDUARDO DAAHIR MD

Anesthesiology

1625 N CAMPBELL AVE
TUCSON, AZ 85724

Pima County (520) 694-8888

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 Ernest Vina's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Vina is 1588820484. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2008.

Where is Ernest Vina located?

Ernest Vina practices at 1625 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85724. The listed phone number is (520) 694-8888.

What is Ernest Vina's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Ernest Vina enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernest Vina 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernest Vina was last updated on December 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.