Not Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Luis Guillermo Vega, DDS

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (D.M.D.) · Issaquah, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Mixed engagement
6520 226TH PLACE SE, Issaquah, WA 98027
4254777723
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1407875958 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Guillermo Vega from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Guillermo Vega

Dr. Luis Guillermo Vega is an oral & maxillofacial surgery specialist in Issaquah, WA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Guillermo Vega performed 51 Medicare services across 48 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Guillermo Vega received a total of $15,465 from 7 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 40 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in oral & maxillofacial surgery (d.m.d.). Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Guillermo Vega is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ 51 Medicare services $15,465 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
51
Medicare services
Bottom 20% in WA for oral & maxillofacial surgery (d.m.d.)
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
48
Unique beneficiaries
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
X-ray of lower jaws, upper jaws and teeth
An X-ray imaging procedure that captures images of the lower jaw, upper jaw, and teeth.
 14 $6 $45
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
 14 $24 $126
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
 12 $55 $316
CT scan of face, without contrast
A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye.
 11 $26 $328
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$15,465
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,209/year across 7 years
Top 0% in WA for oral & maxillofacial surgery (d.m.d.)
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
7
Companies
40
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,579 (42.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$5,518 (35.7%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$3,367 (21.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$654
2023
$440
2022
$9,256
2021
$142
2020
$3,621
2019
$40
2018
$1,312

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Straumann USA LLC
$654
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
KLS-Martin L.P.
$6,568
Straumann USA LLC
$4,431
Synthes GmbH
$4,153
BioHorizons Implant Systems Inc.
$231
ZIMVIE INC.
$40
Dentsply Sirona Inc
$27
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 98.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ASTRA TECH Implant System · BIOHORIZONS · BioHorizons Dental Implants · BioHorizons Dental Implants- TRX3810 · BioHorizons Dental Implants- TRX3812 · TSX Implants
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (42%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 0% for oral & maxillofacial surgery (d.m.d.) in WA.

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Geographic Context

Oral & maxillofacial surgerists within 10 mi
26
Per 100K population
1.1
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
SWEDISH ISSAQUAH
3.1 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment — Not enrolled N/A
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Guillermo Vega is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 0% of WA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Guillermo Vega experienced with x-ray of lower jaws, upper jaws and teeth?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Guillermo Vega performed 14 x-ray of lower jaws, upper jaws and teeth services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Guillermo Vega receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Guillermo Vega received a total of $15,465 from 7 companies across 40 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Guillermo Vega's costs compare to other oral & maxillofacial surgerists in Issaquah?
Dr. Guillermo Vega's average Medicare payment per service is $27. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Guillermo Vega) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →