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

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: October 25, 2026.

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

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

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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)

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Ernest Vera-vazquez reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Sound Physicians Of Indiana, LLC
5.1 mi
Hospitalist
215 W 4TH ST, # 200
Mishawaka, IN 46544
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 384 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356687164 (574) 252-2000
Rappha Medical Center, P.L.L.C.
28 mi
Internal Medicine
3911 STONEGATE PARK DR
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184646267 (269) 408-1777
Osh-In Physicians Group, PC
126 mi
Primary Care
2240 E 53RD ST STE B1
Indianapolis, IN 46220
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 80 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073995338 (317) 933-7047
Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Indiana, LLC
389 mi
Internal Medicine
120 BRENTWOOD COMMONS WAY STE 510
Brentwood, TN 37027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 218 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720416555 (253) 682-6040

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Memorial Hospital Of South Bend

Acute Care Hospitals · South Bend, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150058
Location615 N Michigan StSouth Bend, IN 46601 · 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.

DR. THERESA MARIE BARTOS HOLLADAY D.O.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1901 W WESTERN AVE STE B
SOUTH BEND, IN 46619
St. Joseph County (574) 234-9033
DR. DANTE JEROME BROWN D.M.D
Dentist
1901 W WESTERN AVE STE B
SOUTH BEND, IN 46619
St. Joseph County (574) 234-9033
MS. APRIL CHRISTINE CHEW DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1901 W WESTERN AVE STE B
SOUTH BEND, IN 46619
St. Joseph County (574) 234-9033
MRS. BRANDI LEA BROWN CPNP-AC
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1901 W WESTERN AVE STE B
SOUTH BEND, IN 46619
St. Joseph County (574) 234-9033
BETHANY ANN WAIT DO
Family Medicine
1901 W WESTERN AVE STE B
SOUTH BEND, IN 46619
St. Joseph County (574) 234-9033
DORCAS HODGES
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1901 W WESTERN AVE STE B
SOUTH BEND, IN 46619
St. Joseph County (574) 234-9033
JENNIFER CARAPIA MSN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1901 W WESTERN AVE STE B
SOUTH BEND, IN 46619
St. Joseph County (574) 234-9033
YAMNA MATIN AFRIDI
Dentist
1901 W WESTERN AVE STE B
SOUTH BEND, IN 46619
St. Joseph County (574) 234-9033

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 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.

Where is Ernest Vera-vazquez located?

Ernest Vera-vazquez practices at 1901 W Western Ave Ste B, South Bend, IN 46619. The listed phone number is (574) 234-9033.

What is Ernest Vera-vazquez's specialty?

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

Is Ernest Vera-vazquez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernest Vera-vazquez is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ernest Vera-vazquez's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ernest Vera-vazquez reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Sound Physicians Of Indiana, LLC (Mishawaka, IN), Rappha Medical Center, P.L.L.C. (Saint Joseph, MI), Osh-In Physicians Group, PC (Indianapolis, IN) and Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Indiana, LLC (Brentwood, TN). Each 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 Ernest Vera-vazquez's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ernest Vera-vazquez accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Ernest Vera-vazquez 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.

Is Ernest Vera-vazquez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ernest Vera-vazquez is affiliated with Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Of South Bend and Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernest Vera-vazquez was last updated on July 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.