Irina Vancea, MD
Irina Vancea is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Pueblo, CO with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Irina Vancea, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Pueblo, CO in group practice. Trained at University of Washington School of Medicine (class of 2008), she has been practicing for over 18 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease. CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 60% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Federal MIPS score higher than 12% of MIPS-scored doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3426 Lake Ave Ste 120, Pueblo, CO 81004-3877
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
Colorado avg: 87.4 · 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.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ColoradoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
206
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
216
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,483
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $280k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
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
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — 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 (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — 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 (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$185 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Irina Vancea's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
University of Washington School of Medicine
18 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
University of Washington School of Medicine (Class of 2008)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390327
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Irina Vancea
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Irina Vancea for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Pueblo 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 Irina Vancea
NPI records show Dr. Vancea as active with telehealth listed in Pueblo, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (719) 561-5264.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Irina Vancea
Practice Location
3426 Lake Ave Ste 120, Pueblo, CO 81004-3877
Mailing Address
3426 Lake Ave Ste 120, Pueblo, CO 81004-3877
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