LEIGH VARGO CRNA
NPI 1447687413
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Morgantown, WV

Active since October 04, 2013Accepts Medicare Assignment
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, MORGANTOWN, WV 26506(412) 443-6942 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 13, 2020, Jun 18, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Leigh Vargo Crna NPPES

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

LEIGH VARGO CRNA (NPI 1447687413) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Morgantown, West Virginia, licensed in Pennsylvania (101314) and active in the NPI registry since October 2013. She is affiliated with West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc, maintains a secondary practice location in Bethel Park, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447687413
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameLEIGH VARGOCredential: CRNA
Location Address1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVEMorgantown, WV 26506-8220
Mailing Address990 Higbee DrBethel Park, PA 15102-2989 · (412) 854-7900 · Fax (412) 854-7929
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateOctober 4, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 13, 2020
✔ NPI 1447687413 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · 101314
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, Morgantown, WV 26506

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1990 Higbee DrBethel Park, PA 15102-2989 · Phone (412) 854-7900 · Fax (412) 854-7929

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

Leigh Vargo Crna 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 ID4385875376
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140314000469, I20150422000791

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Leigh Vargo reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
Morgantown, WV 26506
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 2,471 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
725 CHERRINGTON PKWY
Coraopolis, PA 15108
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 34 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
6225 N STATE HIGHWAY 161 STE 200
Irving, TX 75038
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 263 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 5

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
74 services74 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
41 services41 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
34 services34 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone 01230
Anesthesia for a procedure on the upper 2/3rd of the thigh bone involves administering medication to numb the area or make you unconscious, ensuring you don't feel pain during the operation. It's a safe and routine part of surgical procedures.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Morgantown, WV
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number510001
Location1 Medical Center DriveMorgantown, WV 26506 · Monongalia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 26506 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
$124.46 typical visit price
range $53.20 – $164.59
Typical copayment $31.11 (range $13.30 – $41.14)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.84 typical visit price
range $16.47 – $133.29
Typical copayment $16.71 (range $4.11 – $33.32)
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.

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.

94.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Pre-operative OSA assessment
Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
50%104 patients2/55-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.

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.

Family Medicine
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Physical Therapist
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Family Medicine
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Hospitalist
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Emergency Medicine
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, ROOM 4601
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Neurological Surgery
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, ROOM 4300
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
MORGANTOWN, WV 26506

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 Leigh Vargo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Leigh Vargo is 1447687413. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 4, 2013.

Where is Leigh Vargo located?

Leigh Vargo practices at 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, WV 26506. The listed phone number is (412) 443-6942.

What is Leigh Vargo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Leigh Vargo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Leigh 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 Leigh Vargo's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Leigh Vargo reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: West Virginia University Medical Corporation (Morgantown, WV), Perioperative Anesthesia Consultants, Inc. (Coraopolis, PA) and Northstar Anesthesia Of West Virginia, PLLC (Irving, TX). 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 Leigh Vargo's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Leigh Vargo accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and CareSource list Leigh 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 Leigh Vargo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Leigh Vargo is affiliated with West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Leigh Vargo was last updated on October 13, 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.