Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Vernon Chavez, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Yuma, AZ

  • NPI 1023101052
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1210 W 24Th St, Suite 2
Yuma, AZ 853646226
(928) 726-2500
fax (928) 726-7853

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 2, 2018
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #33459

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023101052. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
6,586
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$587,050
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 4,451 442 $77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 607 176 $124
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 496 453 $168
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 373 349 $78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 91 60 $88
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 77 44 $88
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 57 48 $22
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 49 12 $115
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 46 46 $125
0101T High energy shock wave therapy of musculoskeletal system 44 11 $14

In context: peer comparison

Among 18 peers in this city , average services per provider: 256. This provider delivers 26× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$749
Transactions
23
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. 10 $222.60
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 3 $179.71
Abbott Laboratories 2 $170.12
Novo Nordisk Inc 3 $58.45
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. 1 $35.08
Exact Sciences Corporation 1 $30.06
ABBVIE INC. 1 $20.61
Amgen Inc. 1 $16.42
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $16.40

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$749

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,520
Patients
840
Total drug cost
$36,744
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 454 134 $9,533
Lisinopril Generic 375 113 $3,513
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 199 63 $2,181
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 185 57 $1,193
Metformin Hcl Generic 185 60 $2,065
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 172 48 $2,208
Gabapentin Generic 130 47 $3,191
Furosemide Generic 122 51 $858
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 111 45 $2,827
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 107 40 $781

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Vernon Chavez's medical specialty?
Dr. Vernon Chavez practices Internal Medicine Physician in Yuma, AZ.
Where does Dr. Vernon Chavez practice?
Dr. Vernon Chavez practices at 1210 W 24Th St, Yuma, AZ 853646226. Office phone: 9287262500.
What is Dr. Vernon Chavez's NPI?
Dr. Vernon Chavez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023101052, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vernon Chavez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vernon Chavez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vernon Chavez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.