Quick answers
- Does Luis R. Vega accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Luis R. Vega accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Luis R. Vega see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 264 Original Medicare patients and 2,995 services for Luis R. Vega. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Luis R. Vega's NPI number?
- 1033119854. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Luis R. Vega, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 264 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,995 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)548 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)492 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)479 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)389 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)159 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes41%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Hospitals where Luis R. Vega works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Luis R. Vega at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Allendale County HospitalFairfax, SC · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 421300
- Beaufort County Memorial HospitalBeaufort, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420067
- Colleton Medical CenterWalterboro, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420030
- Hampton Regional Medical CenterVarnville, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420072
Practice locations
Addresses where Luis R. Vega is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2550 Elms Ctr RdNorth Charleston, SC 29406 (843) 695‑6071
- 300 Maple St WHampton, SC 29924 (843) 695‑6071
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Luis R. Vega as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Palmetto Primary Care Physicians LLC144 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in North Charleston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Charleston, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Palmetto Primary Care Physicians LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Boston University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033119854 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians