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DR. JOSE A MALDONADO VARGAS M.D.
NPI 1275533275
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Nashville, TN

Active since August 01, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 11, 2025, Sep 2, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Jose A Maldonado Vargas M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSE A MALDONADO VARGAS M.D. (NPI 1275533275) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (73239) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Centro Cardiovascular, and maintains a secondary practice location in San Juan.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275533275
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSE A MALDONADO VARGASCredential: M.D.
Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-0001
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691
Phone(615) 322-3000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateAugust 1, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 11, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1275533275 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 73239✔ Licensed in PR · 14572
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Jose Antonio Maldonado Vargas Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1Administracion De Servicios Medicos De PR, UPR-Radiologia, Carr. 22, Bo. MonacillosSan Juan, PR 00935 · Phone (787) 777-3535 ext. 6731 · Fax (787) 777-3855

Other Identifiers 1

Other14572PR · Puerto Rico Medicine Id

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company.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. Jose A Maldonado Vargas 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 ID1951381516
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040723000304, I20250214001273
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Jose Maldonado Vargas reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
0.5 mi
Internal Medicine
1301 22ND AVE S
Nashville, TN 37232
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Puerto Rico and Tennessee enrollments
NPI 1104202761 (615) 936-2000
Vanderbilt Imaging Services, LLC
0.8 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
1909 ACKLEN AVE
Nashville, TN 37212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Puerto Rico and Tennessee enrollments
NPI 1144241985 (615) 777-9729
One Hundred Oaks Imaging, LLC
3.6 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
719 THOMPSON LN, SUITE 23300
Nashville, TN 37204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Puerto Rico and Tennessee enrollments
NPI 1245485549 (615) 936-3606
Williamson Imaging, LLC
13 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
2009 MALLORY LN, SUITE 150
Franklin, TN 37067
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Puerto Rico and Tennessee enrollments
NPI 1578581294 (615) 771-8668
Corporacion Centro Cardiovascular De Puerto Rico Y Del Caribe
Special Hospital
AMERICO MIRANDA AVE., MEDICAL CENTER CORNER
Rio Piedras, PR 00935
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Puerto Rico enrollment
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225017916 (787) 754-8500

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast 75574
A CT scan of the heart's blood vessels and grafts with contrast is a diagnostic test. A special dye (contrast) is injected into your veins, which helps create clear images of your heart's vessels and grafts. This helps doctors detect blockages or other abnormalities.
20 services20 patients
Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium 75571
A CT scan of the heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium is a non-invasive test that uses X-rays to create detailed images of your heart. It helps in detecting and measuring calcium-containing plaque in the arteries, which can indicate heart disease.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Centro Cardiovascular

Acute Care Hospitals · Rio Piedras, PR
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number400124
LocationAvenida Americo Miranda, Entrada Principal CmRio Piedras, PR 00936 · San Juan County
Emergency services

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440039
Location1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37232 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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.

DR. ENGLISH FLACK MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DANIEL K BARRETT APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
JACQUELYN L. GARNER PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. ROBERT JAMES LENTZ M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
LYNN HOLLIDAY M.D.
Family Medicine
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. HEATHER KRETH PSY.D
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
AARON WESLEY SCOTT APN
Nurse Practitioner
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
DR. COLLEEN M KIERNAN M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000

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 Jose Maldonado Vargas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jose Maldonado Vargas is 1275533275. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 1, 2005. The provider is also known as Jose Antonio Maldonado Vargas MD.

Where is Jose Maldonado Vargas located?

Jose Maldonado Vargas practices at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 322-3000.

What is Jose Maldonado Vargas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Jose Maldonado Vargas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jose Maldonado 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 Jose Maldonado Vargas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jose Maldonado Vargas reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville, TN), Vanderbilt Imaging Services, LLC (Nashville, TN), One Hundred Oaks Imaging, LLC (Nashville, TN), Williamson Imaging, LLC (Franklin, TN) and Corporacion Centro Cardiovascular De Puerto Rico Y Del Caribe (Rio Piedras, PR). 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 Jose Maldonado Vargas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jose Maldonado Vargas accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Jose Maldonado 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 Jose Maldonado Vargas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jose Maldonado Vargas is affiliated with Centro Cardiovascular and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jose Maldonado Vargas was last updated on February 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.