Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rafael Vega, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Coral Gables, FL

  • NPI 1518351568
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5000 University Dr
Coral Gables, FL 331462008
(786) 308-2222
fax (786) 533-9711
Additional location
8900 N Kendall Dr
Miami, FL 331762118
(786) 596-7670
Mailing address
Po Box 198054
Atlanta, GA 303848054

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 27, 2021
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ME136275

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518351568. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
709
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$82,804
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 305 122 $130
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 193 102 $86
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 123 123 $125
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 32 32 $143
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 29 16 $55
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 27 27 $189

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Coral Gables Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 6.8× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
79
Patients
63
Total drug cost
$554
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 31 28 $159
Bumetanide Generic 13 0 $263
Tramadol Hcl Generic 13 13 $14
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 11 11 $73
Prednisone Generic 11 11 $45

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Rafael Vega's medical specialty?
Dr. Rafael Vega practices Hospitalist Physician in Coral Gables, FL.
Where does Dr. Rafael Vega practice?
Dr. Rafael Vega practices at 5000 University Dr, Coral Gables, FL 331462008. Office phone: 7863082222.
What is Dr. Rafael Vega's NPI?
Dr. Rafael Vega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518351568, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rafael Vega accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rafael Vega accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rafael Vega commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.