At a glance
- 4243 E Southcross Blvd Ste 205, San Antonio, TX 78222
About Dr. Vega Cartagena
Based in San Antonio, TX, Kermith S. Vega Cartagena, MD is listed in the NPI registry under general practice. Kermith is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Kermith cared for 163 Medicare patients across 233 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more. NPI 1174140842 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (210) 304-3500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4243 E SOUTHCROSS BLVD STE 205
San Antonio, TX 78222
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Practice generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Blood disorders
Bone health
Brain & Nerves
Digestive Health
- Acid reflux
- Constipation
- Viral gastroenteritis
Digestive health
- Food Poisoning
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
Ear, Nose & Throat
Endocrine
Eye Care
Foot & Ankle
General Health
Heart & Circulation
Infections
Joint & Muscle
Lungs & Breathing
Men's Health
Mental Health
Pain
Pain & Joints
Skin
Skin & Hair
Sleep
Urinary & Kidney
Weight & Metabolism
Women's Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Dermatology
Diagnostic testing
Ear, Nose & Throat
Exams & Clearances
Heart & Circulation
Hormone therapy
Infections & Screening
- Cholesterol Check
- COVID-19 testing
- STI Testing
- Urine Drug Screen
Injections
- Antibiotic Injection
Lab tests
- Rapid flu test
- Rapid Mono Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Urinalysis
- Vaccine Titer Test
Lungs & Breathing
Men's Health
- Prostate exam
Mental health
- Mental Health Evaluation
Minor Surgery
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Mole removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Wart Removal
Pain & Injections
Pain & Joints
Pain management
Physical exams
- Daycare Physical
Prescriptions & Medications
- Prescription Refill
Preventive care
Preventive Care
Sleep
- At-Home Sleep Study Ordering
Vaccines
- HPV vaccine
- Routine Vaccines
- Shingles And Senior Vaccinations
- Tetanus shot
- Travel vaccines
Weight & Metabolism
Women's Health
- Birth control counseling
- Depo Shot
- IUD Removal
- Pap smear
- Pelvic exam
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
Wound Care
- Burn and Wound Care
- Minor laceration repair
- Suture removal
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
233 services · 163 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
74 | As often as other peers in General Practice |
| Influenza vaccine, trivalent derived from cell cultures | Treatment | 90661 |
11 | Less often than most peers in General Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
115 | More than most peers in General Practice |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more | Office visit | 99202 |
22 | As often as other peers in General Practice |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
11 | Less often than most peers in General Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other general practitioners in San Antonio 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2018 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Vega Cartagena?
Dr. Vega Cartagena is a general practitioner in San Antonio, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Practice”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Vega Cartagena's address?
Dr. Vega Cartagena is listed at 4243 E Southcross Blvd Ste 205, San Antonio, TX 78222. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vega Cartagena?
The number on file is (210) 304-3500. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Vega Cartagena's NPI number?
Dr. Vega Cartagena's National Provider Identifier is 1174140842. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Vega Cartagena train?
Dr. Vega Cartagena attended Other, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Vega Cartagena been practicing?
Dr. Vega Cartagena has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Vega Cartagena perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Vega Cartagena performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as influenza vaccine, trivalent derived from cell cultures, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Vega Cartagena confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Vega Cartagena. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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