2026 NPPES data Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) NPI 1265578686 DDS
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NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in KANSAS CITY, Missouri. 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
141
Medicare Part D claims · 76 beneficiaries · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) avg: 378
Industry payments
$50
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS filed 141 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in KANSAS CITY, Missouri.

141
Part D claims, 2023
$50
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

141 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/30/2007

NPI 1265578686

Primary specialty

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)

Mid-sized

7,631 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

141 63% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 378

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) share within Missouri

1. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider holding DDS credentials at 2301 HOLMES ST, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64108, with a listed phone of (816) 404-0500. NPI 1265578686 was issued on 01/30/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what 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 141 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 76 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $841 in drug spend. 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.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,631 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 378 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

2301 HOLMES ST
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108

Provider Details

NPI 1265578686
Specialty Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
Credentials DDS
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/30/2007

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 NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$50

Largest payer

ZIMVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Education

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

141
Total Claims
$841
Total Drug Cost
76
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
141
Total Day Supply
1,563
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$841
Antibiotic Claims
83

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.10
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Penicillin V Potassium
51
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
50
Azithromycin
23

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

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Overview

How NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS fits within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) landscape nationally.

7,631
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Providers in US
52
States with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
378
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS's 141 claims are below the specialty average of 378.

Nearby Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS's specialty?
NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) and practices in KANSAS CITY, Missouri. Credentials: DDS.
How much does NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS wrote 141 Medicare Part D claims totaling $841 in drug costs for 76 beneficiaries.
Where is NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS located?
NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS is located at 2301 HOLMES ST, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64108. Phone: (816) 404-0500.
What is NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS's NPI number?
NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265578686, issued on 01/30/2007.
How many Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers are there in the US?
There are 7,631 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers across 52 states in the US. The average Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider writes 378 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS's most frequently prescribed drugs include Penicillin V Potassium, Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Azithromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 141 Part D claims and 76 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS's credentials?
NICHOLAS VEGA, DDS's NPI is 1265578686 with credentials DDS. 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.
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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