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ERNEST ALEXANDER VERA-VAZQUEZ D.O
NPI 1689968349
Internal Medicine in South Bend, IN

Q: What is Ernest Vera-vazquez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Vera-vazquez is 1689968349. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2011. The provider is also known as Alex Vera D.O.

Q: What is Ernest Vera-vazquez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Active since May 30, 2011PECOS Enrolled

1901 W WESTERN AVE STE B, SOUTH BEND, IN 46619(574) 234-9033(844) 397-1310 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: Jul 8, 2026, Jan 14, 2026, Mar 17, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Ernest Alexander Vera-vazquez D.o NPPES

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

ERNEST ALEXANDER VERA-VAZQUEZ D.O (NPI 1689968349) is an individual internal medicine provider in South Bend, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (02004982A) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689968349

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameERNEST ALEXANDER VERA-VAZQUEZCredential: D.O

Location Address1901 W WESTERN AVE STE BSouth Bend, IN 46619-3570

Mailing AddressPo Box 746720Atlanta, GA 30374-6720 · (833) 804-1695

Phone(574) 234-9033

Fax(844) 397-1310

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSWest Virginia School Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateMay 30, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2026

✔ NPI 1689968349 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in IN · 02004982A✔ Licensed in MI · 5101019365

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

1901 W WESTERN AVE STE B, South Bend, IN 46619

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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Alex Vera D.o

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11234 Napier AveSaint Joseph, MI 49085-2112 · Phone (269) 982-4941

Location 2422 W McKinley Ave Ste BMishawaka, IN 46545-5522 · Phone (574) 666-2573

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 (PECOS)

Ernest Alexander Vera-vazquez D.o is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2961625561

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170214000270

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mishawaka, IN

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number150012

Location5215 Holy Cross PkwyMishawaka, IN 46545 · St. Joseph County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph

Acute Care Hospitals · St Joseph, MI

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number230021

Location1234 Napier AvenueSt Joseph, MI 49085 · Berrien County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46619 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

$122.49 typical visit price

range $53.07 – $161.76

Typical copayment $30.62 (range $13.26 – $40.44)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$94.22 typical visit price

range $16.93 – $132.22

Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

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

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