Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ricardo Vilches, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Lakeland, FL
- NPI 1699840454
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 96.6 / 100 · 2023
- 46 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1745 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 688-0576
fax (863) 686-5907
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 7, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1980 — 46 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Florida #ME46996
- Medicaid
- FL #045528800
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699840454. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
945
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$165,513
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 223 | 42 | $353 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 194 | 72 | $72 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 148 | 113 | $132 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 142 | 65 | $115 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 135 | 79 | $80 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 63 | 29 | $294 | |
90962 |
Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) | 26 | 16 | $201 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 14 | 14 | $167 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Lakeland Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 133. This provider delivers 7.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$567
Transactions
23
Manufacturers
12
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 4 | $100.44 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 3 | $97.53 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 3 | $66.51 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $58.86 | |
| Akebia Therapeutics INC | 2 | $52.62 | |
| Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. | 2 | $46.35 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $27.56 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $26.86 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 1 | $24.43 | |
| Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. | 1 | $23.81 | |
| Vifor Pharma, INC. | 1 | $23.31 | |
| Opko Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 1 | $18.62 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
941
Patients
229
Total drug cost
$202,197
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 224 | 50 | $170,767 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 86 | 27 | $1,186 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 84 | 27 | $889 |
| Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) | Brand | 84 | 18 | $1,871 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 64 | 19 | $490 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 58 | 16 | $623 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 57 | 16 | $15,157 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 56 | 13 | $598 |
| Valsartan | Generic | 46 | 14 | $1,717 |
| Calcium Acetate | Generic | 45 | 16 | $6,809 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ricardo Vilches's medical specialty?
Dr. Ricardo Vilches practices Nephrology Physician in Lakeland, FL.
Where does Dr. Ricardo Vilches practice?
Dr. Ricardo Vilches practices at 1745 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805. Office phone: 8636880576.
What is Dr. Ricardo Vilches's NPI?
Dr. Ricardo Vilches's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699840454, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ricardo Vilches accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ricardo Vilches accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ricardo Vilches commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (HCPCS 90935); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.