Quick answers
- Does Heather L. Vega accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heather L. 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 Heather L. Vega see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 166 Original Medicare patients and 335 services for Heather L. Vega. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heather L. Vega's NPI number?
- 1508866997. 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 Heather L. 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 | 166 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 335 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)108 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (87811)43 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)43 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)27 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)27 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 cholesterol67%
- High blood pressure66%
- Arthritis42%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Anxiety21%
- Diabetes20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Heather L. Vega is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1535 Washington Rd, UPMC Gohealth Urgent CarePittsburgh, PA 15228 (412) 531‑1585
- 3024 Washington Pike, UPMC Gohealth Urgent CareBridgeville, PA 15017 (412) 221‑5475
- 3516 Saw Mill Run BlvdPittsburgh, PA 15227 (412) 884‑0327
- 3840 Washington Rd, Suite 300 UPMC Gohealth Urgent CareMcMurray, PA 15317 (724) 941‑3273
- 460 Washington Rd, Suite 7 UPMC Gohealth Urgent CareWashington, PA 15301 (724) 225‑3627
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heather L. Vega as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ucmg LLC288 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Pittsburgh
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pittsburgh, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ucmg LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508866997 |
| 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
- 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