2026 NPPES data Surgical Oncology Physician NPI 1144421546 MD
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MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD

Surgical Oncology Physician in LAKELAND, Florida. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
435
Medicare Part D claims · 190 beneficiaries · Surgical Oncology Physician avg: 97
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.1146/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$513.93
12 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD is a Surgical Oncology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LAKELAND, Florida with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 435 claims across 190 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.1146/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $513.93 across 12 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.1146 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 435 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/31/2007

NPI 1144421546

Primary specialty

Surgical Oncology Physician

Niche

1,410 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

435 348% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 97

MIPS final score

80.1146/100 2.9853999999999985% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Surgical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Surgical Oncology Physician share within Florida

1. Surgical Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgical Oncology Physician share within Florida

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Oncology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.1146/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgical Oncology Physician) — 80.1146/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%80.1%
MIPS final score (Surgical Oncology Physician) — 80.1146/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD is a Surgical Oncology Physician provider practicing in LAKELAND, Florida, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1144421546. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3525 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, LAKELAND, FL, 33805, with a listed phone of (863) 603-6565. NPI 1144421546 was issued on 05/31/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MOLINA-VEGA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 435 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 190 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $66K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 34.5%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 80.1146/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 63.2932, Cost 64.8546), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,410 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 97 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3525 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805

Provider Details

NPI 1144421546
Specialty Surgical Oncology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/31/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

80.1146
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
63.2932
Quality
64.8546
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

LAKELAND REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMS INC
LAKELAND, FL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$514

Largest payer

Ethicon US, LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD. To verify MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 435 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

435
Total Claims
$66K
Total Drug Cost
190
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
445
Total Day Supply
4,169
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$62K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
150 (34.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
48

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.98
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 100, 75-84: 45, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
50
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
49
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
39
Oxycodone Hcl
39
Tramadol Hcl
37
Creon
Lipase/Protease/Amylase
34
Celecoxib
21
Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen
Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophen
21
Gabapentin
20
Neomycin Sulfate
17

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Surgical Oncology Physician Overview

How MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD fits within the Surgical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

1,410
Surgical Oncology Physician Providers in US
50
States with Surgical Oncology Physician
97
Avg Claims per Provider

MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD's 435 claims are above the specialty average of 97.

Nearby Surgical Oncology Physician Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MOLINA-VEGA.

Compare Surgical Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD's specialty?
MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD specializes in Surgical Oncology Physician and practices in LAKELAND, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD wrote 435 Medicare Part D claims totaling $66K in drug costs for 190 beneficiaries.
What is MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD's Medicare quality score?
MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.1146/100 (Quality: 63.2932, Cost: 64.8546). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD located?
MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD is located at 3525 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, LAKELAND, FL, 33805. Phone: (863) 603-6565.
What is MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD's NPI number?
MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144421546, issued on 05/31/2007.
Does MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $62K in brand drug costs.
Does MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD had 150 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 34.5%.
How many Surgical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,410 Surgical Oncology Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Surgical Oncology Physician provider writes 97 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ondansetron Odt, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD accept Medicare?
MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 435 Part D claims and 190 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD's credentials?
MANUEL MOLINA-VEGA, MD's NPI is 1144421546 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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