DR. CARLOS VARGAS D.O.
NPI 1245763051
Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since April 07, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5917 OTOOLE DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78413(956) 460-0874 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 2, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 2, 2023, Jan 17, 2023, May 1, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Carlos Vargas D.o. NPPES

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

DR. CARLOS VARGAS D.O. (NPI 1245763051) is an individual clinical cardiac electrophysiology provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Iowa (DO-06301) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, and is a graduate of Pacific Nw Un Of Hs, Col Of Osteopathic Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245763051
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. CARLOS VARGASCredential: D.O.
Location Address5917 OTOOLE DRCorpus Christi, TX 78413-3223
Mailing Address200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · (319) 384-8001
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSPacific Nw Un Of Hs, Col Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 7, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateApril 2, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 2, 2023
✔ NPI 1245763051 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Clinical Cardiac ElectrophysiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0001X
License✔ Licensed in IA · DO-06301
Definition
A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.
Also ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License R8678 (TX)
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License R8678 (TX)
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License R8678 (TX)
5917 OTOOLE DR, Corpus Christi, TX 78413

Accepted Insurance

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. Carlos Vargas D.o. 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 ID5294071437
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190109002418
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 Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Carlos Vargas reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
6130 PARKWAY
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 90 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
107 SWIFT ST
Refugio, TX 78377
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 44 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
1200 BINZ ST STE 1350
Houston, TX 77004
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 152 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1602 AVENUE Q
Lubbock, TX 79401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,338 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1 E CLARK BASS BLVD
Mcalester, OK 74501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 70 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1001 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
Ottumwa, IA 52501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 46 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450046
Location600 Elizabeth StreetCorpus Christi, TX 78404 · Nueces County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Corpus Christi Medical Center,the

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number450788
Location6629 Woodridge RoadCorpus Christi, TX 78414 · Nueces County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78413 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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 Carlos Vargas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carlos Vargas is 1245763051. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2017.

Where is Carlos Vargas located?

Carlos Vargas practices at 5917 Otoole Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78413. The listed phone number is (956) 460-0874.

What is Carlos Vargas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, with taxonomy code 207RC0001X.

Is Carlos Vargas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carlos 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 organizations bill Medicare for Carlos Vargas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Carlos Vargas reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Hospital Care Consultants Of Corpus Christi (Corpus Christi, TX), Refugio County Memorial Hospital District (Refugio, TX), Specialty Associates Of West Houston PLLC (Houston, TX), Concord Medical Group PLLC (Lubbock, TX), Hospital Care Consultants, Inc (Mcalester, OK) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Carlos Vargas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Carlos 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 3 other insurers list Carlos 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.

Is Carlos Vargas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Carlos Vargas is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi Medical Center,the.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carlos Vargas was last updated on April 2, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.