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CHRISTOPHER VIVAS M.D.
NPI 1972850154
Internal Medicine in Vero Beach, FL

Active since August 07, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3730 7TH TER STE 302, VERO BEACH, FL 32960(727) 736-5317 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 26, 2025, Mar 11, 2025, Apr 7, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Christopher Vivas M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER VIVAS M.D. (NPI 1972850154) is an individual internal medicine provider in Vero Beach, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME146272) and active in the NPI registry since August 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, and is a graduate of National Medical University (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972850154
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER VIVASCredential: M.D.
Location Address3730 7TH TER STE 302Vero Beach, FL 32960-7330
Mailing Address3730 7th Ter Ste 302Vero Beach, FL 32960-7330 · (727) 736-5317 · Fax (772) 539-4115
Phone(727) 736-5317
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSNational Medical UniversityGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateAugust 7, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 26, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1972850154 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME146272✔ Licensed in MO · 2018039387
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.
Also ListedSpecial HospitalTaxonomy 284300000X · License 29,093-R (PR)
3730 7TH TER STE 302, Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid107520800FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Vivas 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 ID2163776204
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200727001710
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Vivas reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Vivas-Pichardo Group
Same address
Internal Medicine
3730 7TH TER STE 302
Vero Beach, FL 32960
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750197091 (772) 773-6531
Radial Health Southeast LLC
434 mi
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2045 FOUNTAIN PROFESSIONAL CT STE A
Navarre, FL 32566
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 160 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174159891 (850) 494-3212
Cole Physician Services LLC
1,015 mi
Hospitalist
100 ST. MARY'S MEDICAL PLAZA
Jefferson City, MO 65101
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 93 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1144578659 (573) 761-7011

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

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

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Vero Beach, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100105
Location1000 36th StVero Beach, FL 32960 · Indian River County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32960 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
$135.56 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $33.89 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.21 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $25.80 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
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.

Patient Reviews User submitted

Reviews are submitted by site visitors and approved by a human moderator before publication.

Review by Patricia ***** April 3, 2024

5/5
Best doctor I ever had. My mom is 91 years old and loves Dr vivas Unfortunately he just got up and left. If anyone knows where he is please tell me so we can go back to him.
Provider 5/5 Office Staff 5/5
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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

MELISSA MEADOWS NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3730 7TH TER STE 302
VERO BEACH, FL 32960
Indian River County (352) 283-1992
VIVAS-PICHARDO GROUP
Internal Medicine
3730 7TH TER STE 302
VERO BEACH, FL 32960
Indian River County (772) 773-6531

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 Christopher Vivas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Vivas is 1972850154. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 7, 2012.

Where is Christopher Vivas located?

Christopher Vivas practices at 3730 7th Ter Ste 302, Vero Beach, FL 32960. The listed phone number is (727) 736-5317.

What is Christopher Vivas's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Vivas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Vivas 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Vivas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Vivas reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Vivas-Pichardo Group (Vero Beach, FL), Radial Health Southeast LLC (Navarre, FL) and Cole Physician Services LLC (Jefferson City, MO). 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 Christopher Vivas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Vivas accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Christopher Vivas 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 Christopher Vivas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Vivas is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Vivas was last updated on March 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.