Augusto E Villegas, MD

Medical Oncology Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

(904) 269-6526Fleming Island, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Augusto E Villegas, MD has practiced internal medicine for 30+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Ponce School of Medicine (class of 1996), he has been practicing for over 30 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 6% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 232 Internal Medicine providers in FLSee all Internal Medicine in Fleming Island30+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1342dNPPES updated 2022-09-02 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4689 Us Highway 17 Ste 2-5, Fleming Island, FL 32003-4831

Fax: (904) 269-6527
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

75/100

Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

21.59%

Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+16.5 pts)

21.59% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

471

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

139

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

778

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2.23M

Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+4%)53%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+24%)45%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+5%)39%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)37%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+4%)34%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.3k received from industry

109 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Augusto E Villegas's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.60 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1996

    Ponce School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Sep 1, 2022

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineMedical Oncology in Fleming IslandAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Medical oncologists diagnose and treat cancer using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. They coordinate care with surgical oncologists and radiation oncologists for comprehensive cancer treatment.

Taxonomy: 207RX0202X

Education & Training

Ponce School of Medicine (Class of 1996)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 102222 Attn: Credentialing, Atlanta, GA 30368-2222

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 510046

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Virtual Medical Oncology Care With Augusto E Villegas

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Augusto E Villegas for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fleming Island required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Augusto E Villegas

Dr. Villegas is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fleming Island, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (904) 269-6526.

Verified across 8 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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