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DR. ROSE CATHERINE VARGAS M.D., M.P.H.
NPI 1225474133
Surgery in Bakersfield, CA

Active since May 17, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2531 CHESTER AVE FL 2, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301(877) 524-7373 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 14, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 14, 2021, Sep 13, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Rose Catherine Vargas M.d., M.p.h. NPPES

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

DR. ROSE CATHERINE VARGAS M.D., M.P.H. (NPI 1225474133) is an individual surgery provider in Bakersfield, California, licensed in California (F135121) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Arizona College Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225474133
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROSE CATHERINE VARGASCredential: M.D., M.P.H.
Location Address2531 CHESTER AVE FL 2Bakersfield, CA 93301-2012
Mailing Address4733 W Sunset Blvd Fl 3Los Angeles, CA 90027-6021
Phone(877) 524-7373
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arizona College Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 14, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 14, 2021
✔ NPI 1225474133 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · F135121
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
2531 CHESTER AVE FL 2, Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Rose Catherine Vargas Md, Mph

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Rose Catherine Vargas M.d., M.p.h. 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 ID5092025650
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190423001790
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 Rose Vargas reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Southern California Permanente Medical Group
1.0 mi
Health Maintenance Organization
3733 SAN DIMAS ST
Bakersfield, CA 93301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 5,228 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861424376 (800) 353-5400

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 93301 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
$91.09 typical visit price
range $59.26 – $178.09
Typical copayment $22.77 (range $14.81 – $44.52)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.67 typical visit price
range $19.34 – $145.64
Typical copayment $18.41 (range $4.83 – $36.41)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Rose Vargas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rose Vargas is 1225474133. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2013. The provider is also known as Rose Catherine Vargas MD, Mph.

Where is Rose Vargas located?

Rose Vargas practices at 2531 Chester Ave Fl 2, Bakersfield, CA 93301. The listed phone number is (877) 524-7373.

What is Rose Vargas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Rose Vargas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rose Vargas 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Rose Vargas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rose Vargas reassigns Medicare benefits to Southern California Permanente Medical Group (Bakersfield, CA). 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 Rose Vargas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rose Vargas was last updated on December 14, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.