Augusto E Villegas, MD
Medical Oncology Internal Medicine
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
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
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
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 = better21.59%
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 volumePrescription 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.
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.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
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
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
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
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.3k received from industry
109 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.60 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe 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.
Graduated medical school · 1996
Ponce School of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 1, 2022
CMS-verified certification date
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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)
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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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.
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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Contact Augusto E Villegas
Practice Location
4689 Us Highway 17 Ste 2-5, Fleming Island, FL 32003-4831
Mailing Address
Po Box 102222 Attn: Credentialing, Atlanta, GA 30368-2222
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