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ISMAEL C. VARGAS PA-C
NPI 1457394470
Physician Assistant in Sunnyside, WA

Active since June 14, 2006PECOS Enrolled
59.95/100
CMS Quality Rating
2303 REITH WAY, SUNNYSIDE, WA 98944(509) 837-3933(509) 837-3885 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 20, 2026, Aug 31, 2023, Jun 8, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Ismael C. Vargas Pa-c NPPES

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

ISMAEL C. VARGAS PA-C (NPI 1457394470) is an individual physician assistant in Sunnyside, Washington, licensed in Washington (PA10003746) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Astria Sunnyside Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Yakima.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457394470
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameISMAEL C. VARGASCredential: PA-C
Location Address2303 REITH WAYSunnyside, WA 98944-9521
Mailing Address2303 Reith WaySunnyside, WA 98944-9521 · (509) 837-3933 · Fax (509) 837-3885
Phone(509) 837-3933
Fax(509) 837-3885
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 20, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1457394470 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in WA · PA10003746
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
2303 REITH WAY, Sunnyside, WA 98944
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16101 Summitview Ave Ste 200Yakima, WA 98908-3028 · Phone (509) 902-8857 · Fax (509) 902-8855

Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid8349557WA
Other8918VAWA · Regence Blue Shield
Other207100WA · Labor & Industries
Other8940983WA · Crime Victims Comp
OtherP00315063Railroad Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.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

Ismael C. Vargas Pa-c 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 ID2860427523
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170418001518
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Astria Sunnyside Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Sunnyside, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number501330
Location1016 Tacoma AvenueSunnyside, WA 98944 · Yakima County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98944 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
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

59.95/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality75.34
Promoting Interoperability37
Improvement Activities40
Cost43.65

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
95%821 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
34%321 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
75%102 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
5%1,106 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
11%1,095 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
33%1,106 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
3%1,106 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
13%1,106 patients
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 10

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

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers20 claims20 services$42.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier22 claims22 services$101.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier22 claims66 services$38.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers18 claims103 services$21.54 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers22 claims22 services$62.48 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers25 claims25 services$21.11 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 6

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

MARGARET SCHOTT KRANZ PA-C
Physician Assistant
2303 REITH WAY
SUNNYSIDE, WA 98944
Yakima County (509) 837-3933
MARICELA RAMIREZ PA
Physician Assistant
2303 REITH WAY
SUNNYSIDE, WA 98944
Yakima County (509) 837-3933
MR. RAMON PEREZ JR. PA-C
Physician Assistant
2303 REITH WAY
SUNNYSIDE, WA 98944
Yakima County (509) 837-3933
DAVID J. SWOFFORD D.O.
Family Medicine
2303 REITH WAY
SUNNYSIDE, WA 98944
Yakima County (509) 837-3933
DANNA M MICECH FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2303 REITH WAY
SUNNYSIDE, WA 98944
Yakima County (509) 837-3933
SWOFFORD & HALMA CLINIC, INC. P.S.
Family Medicine
2303 REITH WAY
SUNNYSIDE, WA 98944
Yakima County (509) 837-3933

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 Ismael Vargas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ismael Vargas is 1457394470. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006.

Where is Ismael Vargas located?

Ismael Vargas practices at 2303 Reith Way, Sunnyside, WA 98944. The listed phone number is (509) 837-3933.

What is Ismael Vargas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Ismael Vargas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ismael 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 Ismael Vargas accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Ismael 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 Ismael Vargas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ismael Vargas is affiliated with Astria Sunnyside Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ismael Vargas was last updated on July 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 days 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.