Dr. Ricardo Rafael Vega
Pulmonary Disease in Bakersfield, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 33+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Ricardo Rafael Vega, MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Bakersfield, California. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1991, having over 33 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Temecula Valley Hospital, Inc., Hemet Valley Medical Center, Southwest Healthcare System, Menifee Valley Medical Center, Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta. Dr. Ricardo Rafael Vega also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ramona Specialists, Inc.. Dr. Ricardo Rafael Vega accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Ricardo Rafael Vega at 6001 Truxtun Ave to request Dr. Ricardo Rafael Vega the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Ricardo Rafael Vega |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0840246179 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Pulmonary Disease (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 33 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Ricardo Rafael Vega graduated from medical school in 1991.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1982607750
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2005
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, October 10, 2013
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Ricardo Rafael Vega
Medical Licenses
Dr. Ricardo Rafael Vega has been primarily specialized in Pulmonary Disease for over 33 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
click for detail Pulmonary Disease An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
| A65736 | California |
- Internal Medicine / Sleep Medicine
click for detail Sleep Medicine An Internist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.
| A65736 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Temecula Valley Hospital, Inc. | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Hemet, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - State |
| Murrieta, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
| Sun City, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Murrieta, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Proprietary |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Ramona Specialists, Inc. | 4 |
Practice Locations
6001 Truxtun Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93309-0675
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, August 29, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, October 10, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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