BIANCA YASMIN RAFIDIA VARGAS NP
NPI 1437760519
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Hammond, IN

Active since August 12, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5818 COLUMBIA AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46320(219) 237-5160(219) 321-1935 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 25, 2023, Sep 16, 2021, Apr 19, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2020).

About Bianca Yasmin Rafidia Vargas Np NPPES

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

BIANCA YASMIN RAFIDIA VARGAS NP (NPI 1437760519) is an individual family provider in Hammond, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (71010269A) and active in the NPI registry since August 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Catherine Hospital Inc, and maintains a secondary practice location in East Chicago.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437760519
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameBIANCA YASMIN RAFIDIA VARGASCredential: NP
Location Address5818 COLUMBIA AVEHammond, IN 46320-2607
Mailing AddressPo Box 746721Atlanta, GA 30374-6721 · (773) 352-1515 · Fax (312) 929-0373
Fax(219) 321-1935
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateAugust 12, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 17, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1437760519 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 71010269A
5818 COLUMBIA AVE, Hammond, IN 46320

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11313 W Chicago AveEast Chicago, IN 46312-3316 · Phone (219) 398-9685

Accepted Insurance

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

Bianca Yasmin Rafidia Vargas Np 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 ID941620710
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201015002973
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 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
90 services48 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more 99202
This service involves an initial visit to the doctor's office or other outpatient setting. It typically lasts between 15-29 minutes. The doctor will review your medical history, conduct a physical examination, and discuss your health concerns. It's a chance to establish your health baseline and address any immediate medical issues.
40 services40 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Catherine Hospital Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · East Chicago, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150008
Location4321 Fir StreetEast Chicago, IN 46312 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Munster, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150125
Location901 Macarthur BlvdMunster, IN 46321 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46320 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
5818 COLUMBIA AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Family Medicine
5818 COLUMBIA AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Social Worker (Clinical)
5818 COLUMBIA AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Pharmacist (Ambulatory Care)
5818 COLUMBIA AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Internal Medicine
5818 COLUMBIA AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Social Worker (Clinical)
5818 COLUMBIA AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5818 COLUMBIA AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46320
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
5818 COLUMBIA AVE
HAMMOND, IN 46320

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 Bianca Rafidia Vargas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bianca Rafidia Vargas is 1437760519. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 12, 2020.

Where is Bianca Rafidia Vargas located?

Bianca Rafidia Vargas practices at 5818 Columbia Ave, Hammond, IN 46320. The listed phone number is (219) 237-5160.

What is Bianca Rafidia Vargas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Bianca Rafidia Vargas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bianca Rafidia 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.

What insurance does Bianca Rafidia Vargas accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Bianca Rafidia 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 Bianca Rafidia Vargas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bianca Rafidia Vargas is affiliated with St Catherine Hospital Inc and Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bianca Rafidia Vargas was last updated on October 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.