Joseph Vega, DO
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Joseph Vega is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Duarte, CA with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Joseph Vega, DO runs an independent hospice and palliative medicine specialist practice in Duarte, CA. With 7+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Duarte area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data).
Older · 1086dNPPES updated 2023-06-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better53.8%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+48.7 pts)
53.8% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
48
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
50
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
158
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $11k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 Cancer.
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 (+3%) — 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 (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — 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 (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$82 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Joseph Vega's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 1, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
7 years in practice
Established
An emergency medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207PH0002X
Mailing address
Po Box 512185, Los Angeles, CA 90051-0185
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190300
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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 Joseph Vega for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Duarte 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 Joseph Vega
Dr. Vega is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Duarte, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (626) 256-4673.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010-3012
Mailing Address
Po Box 512185, Los Angeles, CA 90051-0185
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