Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Vega, M.D.

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Lake Jackson, TX

  • NPI 1669664504
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
217A Oak Dr S
Lake Jackson, TX 775665675
(979) 299-6900
Additional location
120 Flag Lake Dr, Suite 1
Lake Jackson, TX 775666292
Mailing address
217 Oak Dr S Ste A
Lake Jackson, TX 775665675

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 13, 2025
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XX0005X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #N7891

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669664504. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,578
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$100,005
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 375 88 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 251 136 $128
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 245 97 $73
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose 172 44 $74
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 150 104 $35
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing 118 102 $41
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 74 74 $165
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 72 59 $91
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 66 43 $35
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 22 22 $113

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 131. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$142
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medinc of Texas 1 $141.89

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$142

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
377
Patients
231
Total drug cost
$7,360
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 108 52 $1,070
Meloxicam Generic 93 53 $326
Tramadol Hcl Generic 55 41 $144
Methylprednisolone Generic 25 24 $247
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Brand 25 23 $5,177
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 24 21 $115
Gabapentin Generic 18 0 $214
Prednisone Generic 18 17 $24
Methocarbamol Generic 11 0 $44

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Charles Vega's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Vega practices Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in Lake Jackson, TX.
Where does Dr. Charles Vega practice?
Dr. Charles Vega practices at 217A Oak Dr S, Lake Jackson, TX 775665675. Office phone: 9792996900.
What is Dr. Charles Vega's NPI?
Dr. Charles Vega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669664504, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Vega accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Vega accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Vega commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.