DR. CATHIA MENDEZ-VARGAS M.D.
NPI 1043485212
Internal Medicine in Austin, TX

Active since April 28, 2008PECOS Enrolled
1101 CAMINO LA COSTA, AUSTIN, TX 78752(512) 478-4939(512) 708-1835 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 5, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 5, 2019, Apr 27, 2018, Jan 10, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Cathia Mendez-vargas M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CATHIA MENDEZ-VARGAS M.D. (NPI 1043485212) is an individual internal medicine provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Colorado (0055778) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043485212
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CATHIA MENDEZ-VARGASCredential: M.D.
Location Address1101 CAMINO LA COSTAAustin, TX 78752-3930
Mailing Address1101 Camino La CostaAustin, TX 78752-3930 · (512) 478-4939 · Fax (512) 708-1835
Fax(512) 708-1835
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 28, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 5, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1043485212 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses Licensed in CO · 0055778 Licensed in PR · 17,142 Licensed in TX · P4353
Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineTaxonomy 207RG0300X · License 55778 (CO)
1101 CAMINO LA COSTA, Austin, TX 78752

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Cathia Mendez-vargas M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78752 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$131.95 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $32.98 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$101.65 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $25.41 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier18 claims18 services$184.66 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine
1101 CAMINO LA COSTA
AUSTIN, TX 78752
Nutritionist
1101 CAMINO LA COSTA
AUSTIN, TX 78752
Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
1101 CAMINO LA COSTA
AUSTIN, TX 78752
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
1101 CAMINO LA COSTA
AUSTIN, TX 78752
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1101 CAMINO LA COSTA
AUSTIN, TX 78752
Dietitian, Registered
1101 CAMINO LA COSTA
AUSTIN, TX 78752
Pediatrics
1101 CAMINO LA COSTA
AUSTIN, TX 78752
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1101 CAMINO LA COSTA
AUSTIN, TX 78752

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Cathia Mendez-vargas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cathia Mendez-vargas is 1043485212. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 28, 2008.

Where is Cathia Mendez-vargas located?

Cathia Mendez-vargas practices at 1101 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752. The listed phone number is (512) 478-4939.

What is Cathia Mendez-vargas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Cathia Mendez-vargas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cathia Mendez-vargas is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Cathia Mendez-vargas accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Cathia Mendez-vargas as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cathia Mendez-vargas was last updated on August 5, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.