DR. ALFREDO VARGAS MD
NPI 1396753521
Internal Medicine in Pueblo, CO

Active since August 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
945 DESERT FLOWER BLVD, PUEBLO, CO 81001(719) 545-5321(719) 545-0096 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 25, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Dr. Alfredo Vargas Md NPPES

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

DR. ALFREDO VARGAS MD (NPI 1396753521) is an individual internal medicine provider in Pueblo, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (32927) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396753521
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALFREDO VARGASCredential: MD
Location Address945 DESERT FLOWER BLVDPueblo, CO 81001-1181
Mailing Address300 Colorado AvePueblo, CO 81004-2006 · (720) 524-1550 · Fax (720) 524-1551
Fax(719) 545-0096
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateAugust 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 25, 2020
NPPES CertifiedAugust 25, 2020
NPI 1396753521 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in CO · 32927
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
945 DESERT FLOWER BLVD, Pueblo, CO 81001

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid01329275CO

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Alfredo Vargas Md 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 ID2668404450
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050831000925
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
31 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 81001 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
$132.55 typical visit price
range $58.06 – $174.82
Typical copayment $33.13 (range $14.51 – $43.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.03 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.79
Typical copayment $25.50 (range $4.72 – $35.69)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
91%114 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$18.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers18 claims18 services$82.67 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

Skilled Nursing Facility
945 DESERT FLOWER BLVD
PUEBLO, CO 81001
Physical Therapist
945 DESERT FLOWER BLVD
PUEBLO, CO 81001
Speech-Language Pathologist
945 DESERT FLOWER BLVD
PUEBLO, CO 81001

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 Alfredo Vargas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alfredo Vargas is 1396753521. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2006.

Where is Alfredo Vargas located?

Alfredo Vargas practices at 945 Desert Flower Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81001. The listed phone number is (719) 545-5321.

What is Alfredo Vargas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Alfredo Vargas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alfredo 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alfredo Vargas was last updated on August 25, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.