Quick answers
- Does Francisco Vega Vazquez accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Francisco Vega Vazquez 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 Francisco Vega Vazquez see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 123 Original Medicare patients and 718 services for Francisco Vega Vazquez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Francisco Vega Vazquez's NPI number?
- 1730192956. 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 Francisco Vega Vazquez, 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 | 123 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 718 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)267 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)100 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)75 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)62 services
- Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (88311)36 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 cholesterol67%
- Arthritis46%
- Anxiety42%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Diabetes28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Francisco Vega Vazquez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1515 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030 (713) 792‑2121
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Francisco Vega Vazquez as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Physicians Referral Service2,765 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Physicians Referral Service
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730192956 |
| 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