DR. CARLOS BENJAMIN VARGAS M.D.
NPI 1295855377
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Houston, TX

Q: What is Carlos Vargas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carlos Vargas is 1295855377. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2007.

Q: What is Carlos Vargas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Q: Is Carlos Vargas enrolled in Medicare?

No. Carlos Vargas has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carlos Vargas was last updated on December 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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 March 30, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 1, 2027

8703 MEADOWCROFT DR, HOUSTON, TX 77063(713) 840-7956(281) 972-8349 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 18, 2024, Nov 5, 2024, Apr 24, 2024 and 8 more (11 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Carlos Benjamin Vargas M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CARLOS BENJAMIN VARGAS M.D. (NPI 1295855377) is an individual psychiatry provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (N9791) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He has opted out of Medicare through October 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295855377

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Provider Legal NameDR. CARLOS BENJAMIN VARGASCredential: M.D.

Location Address8703 MEADOWCROFT DRHouston, TX 77063-5006

Mailing Address8703 Meadowcroft DrHouston, TX 77063-5006 · (713) 840-7956 · Fax (281) 972-8349

Phone(713) 840-7956

Fax(281) 972-8349

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 202411 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 18, 2024

✔ NPI 1295855377 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

License✔ Licensed in TX · N9791

Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0804X · License N9791 (TX)

8703 MEADOWCROFT DR, Houston, TX 77063

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Other Identifiers 1

Other1689945966TX · Nppes

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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Carlos Benjamin Vargas M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from October 1, 2015 through October 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 1, 2015

Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 1, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77063 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

$176.98 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$72.62 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

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 14

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

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