Vivika Starks Wax, NP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Vivika Starks Wax is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner based in San Diego, CA with over 25 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(800) 926-8273San Diego, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Vivika Starks Wax, NP has been part of the San Diego medical community since 2007 in group practice. With 25+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the San Diego area. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, afib, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).

1 of 160 Nurse Practitioner providers in CASee all Nurse Practitioner in San Diego25+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 160dNPPES updated 2025-12-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000

Fax: (888) 539-8781
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, Atrial Fibrillation, and High Cholesterol.

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

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+53%)75%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+53%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+8%)57%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+33%)55%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+18%)50%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+12%)33%

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

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Dec 16, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 25 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerAcute Care in San DiegoPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LA2100X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

File 57326, Los Angeles, CA 90074-7326

Differs from practice location

Virtual Acute Care Care With Vivika Starks Wax

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Vivika Starks Wax for blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations, cholesterol management — no travel to San Diego required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Vivika Starks Wax

Dr. Wax is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 926-8273.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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