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Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. Edgard Mario Vera Tapia, MD)
Specializes in: Adult Nephrology
National University of San Agustin
Professional interests include: cardiorenal syndrome, kidney problems, diabetes insipidus, and more.
15990 Tuscola Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307

Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD is a nephrologist in Victorville, CA specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from National University of San Agustin. Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD is affiliated with Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Desert Valley Hospital, Providence Medical Foundation, Providence, Astrana Health, EDGARD M. VERA, MD, INC, Alpha Care Medical Group, St. Mary Medical Center (Apple Valley), Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Mary and EDGARD M VERA MD INC.

View Doctor's Full Profile (442) 284-0080

Office Locations

17207 Jasmine Street Suite 2
Victorville, CA 92395
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Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Mary

15990 Tuscola Road
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(442) 284-0080
(760) 946-3095
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Some issues Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD can help you with:

Dialysis

Dialysis is a procedure that replicates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient. Patients who briefly lose renal function may slowly reduce the frequency of dialysis sessions until their kidneys recover. However, most patients who start on dialysis remain on dialysis for the rest of their lives or until they receive a kidney transplant.

A number of conditions can worsen renal function and lead to end-stage or acute kidney failure. When kidneys fail (i.e. nearly 90 percent of their function is lost), dialysis is typically prescribed. Conditions that cause chronic kidney failure (eventually requiring dialysis) include:

  • Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
  • Pyelonephritis, recurring kidney infection
  • Glomerulonephritis, inflammation of the kidney's filtering parts
  • Polycystic kidney disease
  • Interstitial nephritis, inflammation of the kidney's tubules
  • High blood pressure
  • Vesicoureteral reflux, improper bladder emptying

For hemodialysis (the more common form of dialysis), a patient will visit a hospital or clinic and be connected to a dialysis machine by a needle attached to a tube that draws blood from the arm. The drawn blood is transferred to the dialysis machine, where it is filtered and separated until clean. Waste products from the blood pass into a fluid called dialysate, which is pumped out of the machine into a waste receptacle. The machine also measures and helps ensure the blood has the appropriate level of fluid, electrolytes, and pH. A tube delivers the cleaned blood back into the patient's body. A dialysis session like this will typically last for three to four hours, with a patient undergoing dialysis around three times per week.

A second method of dialysis is known as peritoneal dialysis. Unlike hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.

Kidneys are important organs, and dialysis treatments are vital for those with renal dysfunction. For many, dialysis is not so much a medical procedure but a part of their normal life.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Victorville, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 259
doctor visit 723
hospital care 1446
inpatient care 1446

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD.

Gender
Male 310
Female 320
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 289
Black 109
Hispanic 207
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 188
From 75 to 84 166
85 and over 80
Less than 65 196

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated during 2013 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 69
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 70
Dementia 20
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Victorville, CA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 563
hospital care 1417
inpatient care 1417

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD.

Gender
Male 303
Female 320
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 267
Black 113
Hispanic 208
Asian 22
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 181
From 75 to 84 164
85 and over 65
Less than 65 213

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated during 2014 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 72
Dementia 17
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Victorville, CA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 519
hospital care 1376
inpatient care 1376

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD.

Gender
Male 610
Female 646
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 580
Black 218
Hispanic 400
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 374
From 75 to 84 354
85 and over 120
Less than 65 408

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated during 2015 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 65
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 74
Dementia 21
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Victorville, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 13
doctor visit 442
hospital care 1340
inpatient care 1340

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD.

Gender
Male 320
Female 303
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 273
Black 100
Hispanic 212
Asian 24
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 199
From 75 to 84 168
85 and over 72
Less than 65 184

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated during 2016 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 37
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 69
Dementia 22
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Victorville, CA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 348
hospital care 1493
inpatient care 1493

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD.

Gender
Male 314
Female 320
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 271
Black 98
Hispanic 234
Asian 17
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 210
From 75 to 84 174
85 and over 67
Less than 65 183

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated during 2017 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 71
Dementia 26
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Victorville, CA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 319
hospital care 1202
inpatient care 1202

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD.

Gender
Male 279
Female 279
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 223
Black 91
Hispanic 217
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 172
From 75 to 84 163
85 and over 56
Less than 65 167

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated during 2018 were chronic kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 63
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 75
Dementia 25
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Victorville, CA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 294
hospital care 1199
inpatient care 1199

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD.

Gender
Male 294
Female 316
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 234
Black 115
Hispanic 223
Asian 22
Other 16
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 193
From 75 to 84 162
85 and over 68
Less than 65 187

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated during 2019 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 66
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 74
Dementia 24
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Victorville, CA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 263
hospital care 1214
inpatient care 1214

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD.

Gender
Male 332
Female 291
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 225
Black 120
Hispanic 243
Asian 23
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 168
From 75 to 84 171
85 and over 55
Less than 65 229

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated during 2020 were chronic kidney disease, diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 75
Dementia 23
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Victorville, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 338
hospital care 1133
inpatient care 1133

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD.

Gender
Male 333
Female 294
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 241
Black 116
Hispanic 227
Asian 28
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 205
From 75 to 84 162
85 and over 53
Less than 65 207

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated during 2021 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 73
Dementia 23
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Victorville, CA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 289
hospital care 718
inpatient care 718

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD.

Gender
Male 262
Female 202
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 188
Black 76
Hispanic 172
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 146
From 75 to 84 127
85 and over 46
Less than 65 145

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated during 2022 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 30
Heart Failure 56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 72
Dementia 18
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Victorville, CA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 353
hospital care 568
inpatient care 568

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD.

Gender
Male 248
Female 215
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 172
Black 70
Hispanic 186
Asian 18
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 149
From 75 to 84 120
85 and over 55
Less than 65 139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated during 2023 were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 27
Heart Failure 53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 74
Dementia 15
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated as a nephrologist in Victorville, CA were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

dialysis 136
doctor visit 404
hospital care 1191
inpatient care 1191

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD.

Gender
Female 318
Male 327
Ethnicity
Black / African American 111
Asian / Pacific Islander 14
Non-Hispanic White 269
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 229
Other 2
Age
75 to 84 175
85 and over 67
Less than 65 205
65 to 74 198

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 15
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 72
Atrial Fibrillation 17
Dementia 21
Cancer 11

Education & Training

Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD graduated from National University of San Agustin. He completed residency at Henry Ford Hospital. He is certified by the Certification: MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA and has a state license in California.

Medical School: National University of San Agustin

Residency: Henry Ford Hospital

Board Certification: Certification: MEDICAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence St. Mary Medical Center
Desert Valley Hospital
Providence Medical Foundation
Providence
Astrana Health
EDGARD M. VERA, MD, INC
Alpha Care Medical Group
St. Mary Medical Center (Apple Valley)
Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Mary
EDGARD M VERA MD INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare Advantage, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare and United Healthcare HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Health Net HMO
Aetna HMO
CIGNA HMO
Medicare Advantage
Blue Shield of California
United Healthcare
United Healthcare HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Victorville, CA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. $4,097 Auryxia
$4,097
Amgen Inc. $784 Parsabiv
$472 		Sensipar
$283 		Enbrel
$30
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC $491 Auryxia
$491
Relypsa, Inc. $477 VELTASSA
$477
Eli Lilly and Company $451
$451
Other $2,601 ACTHAR
$679 		Uloric
$282 		SAMSCA
$197 		Velphoro
$170 		JYNARQUE
$167 		Other
$1,107
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $5,107
Consulting Fee $2,730
Travel and Lodging $1,062
Education $4

Research Payments

Dr. Edgard M. Vera Tapia, MD has received 162 research payments totaling $895,341.

Biography

Dr. Edgard Vera Tapia specializes in adult nephrology and practices in Apple Valley, CA and Victorville, CA. Dr. Vera Tapia obtained his medical school training at National University of San Agustin and performed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital. Clinical interests for Dr. Vera Tapia include polycystic kidney disease, glomerulonephritis, and edema (swelling from fluid retention). He accepts United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more. Dr. Vera Tapia is conversant in Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Astrana Health, Providence St. Mary Medical Center, and Desert Valley Hospital. He has an open panel in Victorville, CA according to Doctor.com.

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