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DR. DESSIE L VEGA M.D.
NPI 1659362895
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Toa Baja, PR

Active since November 04, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
CALLE RUFINO MARTINEZ AX-1, LEVITTOWN, TOA BAJA, PR 00949(787) 261-6199(787) 261-3552 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, May 19, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Dessie L Vega M.d. NPPES

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

DR. DESSIE L VEGA M.D. (NPI 1659362895) is an individual psychiatry provider in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (10397) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659362895
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. DESSIE L VEGACredential: M.D.
Location AddressCALLE RUFINO MARTINEZ AX-1, LEVITTOWNToa Baja, PR 00949
Mailing AddressPo Box 51911Toa Baja, PR 00950-1911 · (787) 261-6199 · Fax (787) 261-3552
Phone(787) 261-6199
Fax(787) 261-3552
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateNovember 4, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1659362895 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 10397
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

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

Dr. Dessie L Vega M.d. 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 ID5395981138
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130423000264
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 00949 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
$172.44 typical visit price
range $56.86 – $172.44
Typical copayment $43.11 (range $14.21 – $43.11)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$70.88 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.44
Typical copayment $17.72 (range $4.56 – $35.11)
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.

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 Dessie Vega's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dessie Vega is 1659362895. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 4, 2005.

Where is Dessie Vega located?

Dessie Vega practices at Calle Rufino Martinez Ax-1 Levittown, Toa Baja, PR 00949. The listed phone number is (787) 261-6199.

What is Dessie Vega's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Dessie Vega enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dessie Vega 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 Dessie Vega was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 54 days 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.