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DR. HECTOR A VARGAS-SOTO M.D.
NPI 1467488650
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Mayaguez, PR

Active since June 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
770 HOSTOS AVE, SUITE 103, MAYAGUEZ, PR 00682(787) 831-1425(787) 831-0181 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 29, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Hector A Vargas-soto M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HECTOR A VARGAS-SOTO M.D. (NPI 1467488650) is an individual orthopaedic surgery of the spine provider in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, licensed in Puerto Rico (16855) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital De La Concepcion, and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467488650
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XS0117X
Provider Legal NameDR. HECTOR A VARGAS-SOTOCredential: M.D.
Location Address770 HOSTOS AVE, SUITE 103Mayaguez, PR 00682
Mailing AddressPo Box 998Sabana Grande, PR 00637-0998 · (787) 831-1425 · Fax (787) 986-7973
Phone(787) 831-1425
Fax(787) 831-0181
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 29, 2018
✔ NPI 1467488650 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic Surgery of the SpineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XS0117X
License✔ Licensed in PR · 16855
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.

Other Identifiers 1

Other16855PR · Puerto Rico Department Of Health

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Hector A Vargas-soto M.d. 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 ID5193729879
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070917000216
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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hospital De La Concepcion

Acute Care Hospitals · San German, PR
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number400021
LocationRoad Number 2 Km 173.4 Cain AltoSan German, PR 00683 · San German County
Emergency services

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 Hector Vargas-soto's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hector Vargas-soto is 1467488650. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2006.

Where is Hector Vargas-soto located?

Hector Vargas-soto practices at 770 Hostos Ave Suite 103, Mayaguez, PR 00682. The listed phone number is (787) 831-1425.

What is Hector Vargas-soto's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine, with taxonomy code 207XS0117X.

Is Hector Vargas-soto enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hector Vargas-soto 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.

Is Hector Vargas-soto affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Hector Vargas-soto is affiliated with Hospital De La Concepcion.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hector Vargas-soto was last updated on June 29, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.