DR. BETHANY G VARGAS DO
NPI 1194210518
Pediatrics in Corpus Christi, TX

Q: What is Bethany Vargas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bethany Vargas is 1194210518. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2018.

Q: What is Bethany Vargas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bethany Vargas was last updated on May 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.

Active since June 27, 2018PECOS Enrolled

5920 SARATOGA BLVD STE 340, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78414(361) 985-2111(361) 985-2422 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 22, 2026, Sep 1, 2023, Jan 13, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Bethany G Vargas Do NPPES

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

DR. BETHANY G VARGAS DO (NPI 1194210518) is an individual pediatrics provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Iowa (DO-06378) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194210518

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208000000X

Provider Legal NameDR. BETHANY G VARGASCredential: DO

Location Address5920 SARATOGA BLVD STE 340Corpus Christi, TX 78414-4119

Mailing Address5920 Saratoga Blvd Ste 340Corpus Christi, TX 78414-4119 · (361) 985-2111 · Fax (361) 985-2422

Phone(361) 985-2111

Fax(361) 985-2422

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJune 27, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateMay 22, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 22, 2026

✔ NPI 1194210518 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208000000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in IA · DO-06378✔ Licensed in TX · T1872

Definition

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

5920 SARATOGA BLVD STE 340, Corpus Christi, TX 78414

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Bethany G Vargas Do 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Bethany Vargas reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Children's Physician Services Of South Texas

4.5 mi

Plastic Surgery

3533 S ALAMEDA ST
Corpus Christi, TX 78411

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
510 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1568658227 (361) 694-4444

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78414 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

$84.92 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

TORTUGA PEDIATRICS PLLC

Pediatrics

5920 SARATOGA BLVD STE 340
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78414

Nueces County (541) 212-3866

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 Bethany Vargas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bethany Vargas is 1194210518. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2018.

Where is Bethany Vargas located?

Bethany Vargas practices at 5920 Saratoga Blvd Ste 340, Corpus Christi, TX 78414. The listed phone number is (361) 985-2111.

What is Bethany Vargas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Bethany Vargas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bethany Vargas is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Bethany Vargas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bethany Vargas reassigns Medicare benefits to Children's Physician Services Of South Texas (Corpus Christi, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Bethany Vargas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Bethany Vargas accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Bethany 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 Bethany Vargas was last updated on May 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.