Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Edgard Vera Tapia, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Victorville, CA
- NPI 1235127515
- Accepts Medicare
- 31 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
17207 Jasmine St, 2
Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 780-4179
fax (760) 241-4591
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 20, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A79177
- Medicaid (4)
- NV #10050B175 · CA #00A791770 · CA #1871734921 · CA #1235127515
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235127515. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,145
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$240,789
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 479 | 126 | $81 | |
99454 |
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days | 403 | 109 | $54 | |
99457 |
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes | 390 | 109 | $31 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 299 | 139 | $117 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 274 | 135 | $365 | |
99453 |
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial set-up and patient education on use of equipment | 102 | 102 | $21 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 89 | 79 | $180 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 37 | 32 | $89 | |
99458 |
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes | 30 | 25 | $31 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 25 | 22 | $305 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Victorville Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 181. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,757
Transactions
25
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Csl Behring | 9 | $2,340.81 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 3 | $142.48 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $63.07 | |
| Akebia Therapeutics INC | 3 | $61.14 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 3 | $59.08 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 2 | $41.76 | |
| Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. | 1 | $21.17 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 1 | $14.22 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 1 | $13.50 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,593
Patients
805
Total drug cost
$1,670,367
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 367 | 87 | $2,419 |
| Auryxia (Ferric Citrate) | Brand | 341 | 59 | $581,904 |
| Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) | Brand | 308 | 77 | $12,286 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 293 | 83 | $2,227 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 279 | 60 | $5,080 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 261 | 77 | $2,967 |
| Sevelamer Hcl | Generic | 253 | 76 | $685,750 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 252 | 52 | $2,701 |
| Prosol (Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1) | Brand | 212 | 11 | $34,357 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 204 | 41 | $144,477 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Edgard Vera Tapia's medical specialty?
Dr. Edgard Vera Tapia practices Nephrology Physician in Victorville, CA.
Where does Dr. Edgard Vera Tapia practice?
Dr. Edgard Vera Tapia practices at 17207 Jasmine St, Victorville, CA 92395. Office phone: 7607804179.
What is Dr. Edgard Vera Tapia's NPI?
Dr. Edgard Vera Tapia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235127515, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Edgard Vera Tapia accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Edgard Vera Tapia accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Edgard Vera Tapia commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days (HCPCS 99454); Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month (HCPCS 99457). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.