DR. LUIS GUILLERMO VARGAS BUONFIGLIO M.D.
NPI 1164955779
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Iowa City, IA

Active since April 10, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
99.77/100
CMS Quality Rating
200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, IOWA CITY, IA 52242(319) 467-2000(319) 384-8955 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 14, 2023, Apr 10, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Luis Guillermo Vargas Buonfiglio M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LUIS GUILLERMO VARGAS BUONFIGLIO M.D. (NPI 1164955779) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Iowa City, Iowa, licensed in Utah (13440883-1205) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164955779
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. LUIS GUILLERMO VARGAS BUONFIGLIOCredential: M.D.
Location Address200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINEIowa City, IA 52242-1009
Mailing Address200 Hawkins Dr, Dept Of Internal MedicineIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · (319) 467-2000 · Fax (319) 384-8955
Fax(319) 384-8955
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateApril 10, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 30, 2024
NPI 1164955779 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in UT · 13440883-1205
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License R-10797 (IA)
200 HAWKINS DR, Iowa City, IA 52242

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Luis Guillermo Vargas Buonfiglio M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2567732001
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231004003258
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
79 services29 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
42 services25 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Salt Lake City, UT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number460009
Location50 North Medical DriveSalt Lake City, UT 84132 · Salt Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 52242 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
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

99.77/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality89.05
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$914.69 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$5.35 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.

Emergency Medicine
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Chronic Disease Hospital
200 HAWKINS DR
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Genetic Counselor, MS
200 HAWKINS DR, 31663 PFP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Obstetrics & Gynecology
200 HAWKINS DR, DEPT OF OBGYN
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Health Educator
200 HAWKINS DR, 0733 JPP
IOWA CITY, IA 52242

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 Luis Vargas Buonfiglio's NPI number?

The NPI number for Luis Vargas Buonfiglio is 1164955779. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2017.

Where is Luis Vargas Buonfiglio located?

Luis Vargas Buonfiglio practices at 200 Hawkins Dr Dept Of Internal Medicine, Iowa City, IA 52242. The listed phone number is (319) 467-2000.

What is Luis Vargas Buonfiglio's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Luis Vargas Buonfiglio enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Luis Vargas Buonfiglio is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Luis Vargas Buonfiglio accept?

Health plans from Select Health and University of Utah Health Plans list Luis Vargas Buonfiglio 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.

Is Luis Vargas Buonfiglio affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Luis Vargas Buonfiglio is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Luis Vargas Buonfiglio was last updated on January 30, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.