DR. FRANK EDWARD VARGO PHD EDD
NPI 1174750830
Psychologist in Leominster, MA

NPI Status: Active since June 19, 2009

Contact Information

1069 CENTRAL ST
LEOMINSTER, MA
ZIP 01453
Phone: (978) 728-4957
Fax: (978) 798-1366

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Psychologist
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About FRANK VARGO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Frank Vargo, a provider established in Leominster, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Psychologist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1174750830 assigned on June 2009. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 103T00000X with license number 6693 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.

NPI
1174750830
Provider Name
DR. FRANK EDWARD VARGO PHD EDD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1069 CENTRAL ST LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
Location Phone
(978) 728-4957
Location Fax
(978) 798-1366
Mailing Address
1069 CENTRAL ST LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
Mailing Phone
(978) 728-4957
Mailing Fax
(978) 798-1366
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-19-2009
Last Update Date
07-20-2023
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A psychologist like Frank Vargo studies cognitive, emotional, social processes and behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how people relate to one another and to their environments. Psychologists gather information and evaluate behavior through controlled laboratory experiments, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy or through personality, performance, aptitude, or intelligence tests, and use this information when testing theories in their research or when treating patients.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Psychologist

Taxonomy Code
103T00000X
Type
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
License No.
6693
License State
MA
Taxonomy Description
A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 6000/20%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7000/50%/8000 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 7500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Access Blue New England HMO 8500/50%/9200 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 1000/20%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/0%/6500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/10%/7500 - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 2000/20%/4600 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 3000/0%/7500 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Access Blue New England HMO 500/30%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Platinum Access Blue New England HMO 250/10%/3500 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 2500/30%/10000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3000/30%/9000 Value - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/10000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 3500/20%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/0%/9000 RxD - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/10%/7250 w/HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Access Blue New England HMO 4000/20%/8500 - HMO
  • NH Local Choice HMO Bronze 8000 + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
  • NH Local Choice HMO Gold + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
  • NH Local Choice HMO Gold 1400 + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
  • NH Local Choice HMO HSA Bronze 6000 - HMO
  • NH Local Choice HMO Silver 3500 + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
  • NH Local Choice HMO Silver 5000 + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
  • NH Local HMO Bronze 7500 Standard + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
  • NH Local HMO Gold 2000 Standard + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO
  • NH Local HMO Silver 6000 Standard + $0 Rx list + $0 Virtual Urgent Care - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Frank Vargo is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging and Durable Medical Equipment (DME).

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Psychotherapy, 45 minutes

Psychotherapy is a treatment method where you converse with a therapist about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In a 45-minute session, the therapist assists you in understanding and managing your mental health concerns, improving emotional wellness, and promoting personal growth.

This service was performed 334 times for 26 patients

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1174750830, we treat the final digit (0) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 60. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 60 = 0).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
1
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
0
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5 7 → 14 → 5 0 → 0 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 5 + 0 + 8 + 6 + 24 = 60

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 60 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 60 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1174750830.

Other Providers at the Same Location


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Family Medicine
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Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
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LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
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Psychologist (Clinical)
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LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
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Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
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LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
Social Worker (Clinical)
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LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
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1069 CENTRAL ST
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Social Worker (Clinical)
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Counselor (Mental Health)
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Counselor (Mental Health)
1069 CENTRAL ST
LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
Social Worker
1069 CENTRAL ST
LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1069 CENTRAL ST
LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
Counselor (Mental Health)
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LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
Social Worker (Clinical)
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Social Worker (Clinical)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1174750830, enumerated as an "individual" on June 19, 2009.

The provider is located at 1069 CENTRAL ST LEOMINSTER, MA 01453 and the phone number is (978) 728-4957.

Psychologist with taxonomy code 103T00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Harvard. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.