JOHN VARGO
NPI 1386943173
Radiology - Radiation Oncology in Pittsburgh, PA
About John Vargo NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
JOHN VARGO (NPI 1386943173) is an individual radiation oncology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (PA MD457389) and active in the NPI registry since March 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Mercy, and is a graduate of West Virginia University School Of Medicine (2011).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
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
John Vargo 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
9Medicare enrollment records show John Vargo reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
- 7,114 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
- 101 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
- 45 clinicians in this Medicare group
Moon Township, PA 15108
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
- 47 clinicians in this Medicare group
Washington, PA 15301
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
- 43 clinicians in this Medicare group
Greensburg, PA 15601
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
- 53 clinicians in this Medicare group
Butler, PA 16001
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
- 48 clinicians in this Medicare group
Uniontown, PA 15401
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
- 44 clinicians in this Medicare group
Johnstown, PA 15901
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
- 30 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 16
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Upmc Mercy
Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PAUpmc Altoona
Acute Care Hospitals · Altoona, PAMagee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PAUpmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15232 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
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.
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 John Vargo's NPI number?
The NPI number for John Vargo is 1386943173. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2011.
Where is John Vargo located?
John Vargo practices at 5230 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. The listed phone number is (412) 623-6720.
What is John Vargo's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Radiation Oncology, with taxonomy code 2085R0001X.
Is John Vargo enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. John Vargo 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 John Vargo's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Vargo reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (Pittsburgh, PA), University Of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Cancer Services (Pittsburgh, PA), Upmc/St Clair Hospital Cancer Center (Pittsburgh, PA), Upmc/Hvhs Cancer Center (Moon Township, PA), Upmc And The Washington Hospital Cancer Center (Washington, PA) and 4 more organizations, 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 John Vargo's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does John Vargo accept?
Health plans from CareSource list John Vargo 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 John Vargo affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, John Vargo is affiliated with Upmc Mercy, Upmc Altoona, Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System and Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for John Vargo was last updated on September 23, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.
# John Vargo · NPI 1386943173
Radiation Oncology physician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 20, 2011.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1386943173 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 20, 2011
- **Primary specialty:** Radiology - Radiation Oncology · taxonomy 2085R0001X
- **State license:** PA MD457389 (Pennsylvania)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 5230 CENTRE AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1304
- **Phone:** (412) 623-6720
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 9 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (NPI 1568427532, Pittsburgh, PA); University Of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Cancer Services (NPI 1427025840, Pittsburgh, PA); Upmc/St Clair Hospital Cancer Center (NPI 1306138169, Pittsburgh, PA); Upmc/Hvhs Cancer Center (NPI 1609843861, Moon Township, PA); Upmc And The Washington Hospital Cancer Center (NPI 1053417527, Washington, PA); and 4 more · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** West Virginia University School Of Medicine, class of 2011
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** September 23, 2021
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1386943173) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.