Physician Profile
Vernon B. Chavez, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chavez
Based in Yuma, AZ, Vernon B. Chavez, MD is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Vernon cared for 2,367 Medicare patients across 6,953 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (928) 726-2500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1210 W 24TH ST SUITE 2
Yuma, AZ 85364
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine 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
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive and liver
- Acid reflux
- Fatty liver disease
- IBS
Endocrine, blood, and bone
- Gout
Infectious disease
- Shingles
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- COPD
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
- Alzheimer's disease
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Lungs & Breathing
- Sleep apnea
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
- Depression
- Migraines
Pain
- Back pain
Rheumatologic and pain
- Osteoarthritis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
- Epley Maneuver
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
- Tetanus shot
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,953 services · 2,367 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, each additional 30 minutes | Treatment | 96139 |
23 |
| Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, first 30 minutes | Treatment | 96138 |
23 |
| Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour | Treatment | 96132 |
23 |
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), digital analysis | Treatment | 95957 |
23 |
| Measurement of nerve conduction using visual stimulation testing with report | Treatment | 95930 |
23 |
| Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy | Treatment | 95816 |
23 |
| Evaluation of brain response to sound for diagnosis of nervous system disorders with interpretation and report | Treatment | 92653 |
23 |
| High energy shock wave therapy of musculoskeletal system | 0101T |
141 | |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
42 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
3,897 |
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.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other internists in Yuma 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1989 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, each additional 30 minutes 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Chavez's specialty?
Dr. Chavez is an internist in Yuma, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Chavez?
Dr. Chavez is listed at 1210 W 24Th St Suite 2, Yuma, AZ 85364. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Chavez?
The number on file is (928) 726-2500. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chavez's NPI number?
Dr. Chavez's National Provider Identifier is 1023101052. 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
What is Dr. Chavez's medical education?
Dr. Chavez attended Other, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Chavez been practicing?
Dr. Chavez has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Chavez known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chavez provides treatments such as administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, each additional 30 minutes and administration of psychological or neuropsychological test by technician, first 30 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Chavez confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chavez. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.