2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1982658654 M.D.
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VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in BURLINGTON, Vermont. 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
253
Medicare Part D claims · 78 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K

What the federal data shows

VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D. filed 253 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in BURLINGTON, Vermont.

253
Part D claims, 2023

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VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

253 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/19/2006

NPI 1982658654

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

253 93% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Vermont

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Vermont providers

Vermont providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Vermont

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Vermont

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine Physician) — 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).

VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 789 PINE ST, BURLINGTON, VT, 05401, with a listed phone of (802) 655-4422. NPI 1982658654 was issued on 05/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ESPARZA 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 253 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 78 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

789 PINE ST
BURLINGTON, VT 05401

Provider Details

NPI 1982658654
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/19/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

253
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
78
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
436
Total Day Supply
12,319
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.88
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D. 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
Amlodipine Besylate
15
Gabapentin
11
Trazodone Hcl
11

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D.'s 253 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Vermont

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D.'s specialty?
VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in BURLINGTON, Vermont. Credentials: M.D..
How much does VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D. wrote 253 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 78 beneficiaries.
Where is VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D. located?
VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D. is located at 789 PINE ST, BURLINGTON, VT, 05401. Phone: (802) 655-4422.
What is VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D.'s NPI number?
VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982658654, issued on 05/19/2006.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Gabapentin, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D. accept Medicare?
VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 253 Part D claims and 78 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D.'s credentials?
VIVIAN ESPARZA, M.D.'s NPI is 1982658654 with credentials M.D.. 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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