MARCEL MOSES VARGAS
NPI 1487697553
Hospitalist in Wilmington, NC

Active since June 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2131 S 17TH ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401(910) 667-7000(910) 815-5698 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 26, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 26, 2021, Feb 12, 2019, Jan 16, 2019 and 9 more (12 updates tracked since 2016).

About Marcel Moses Vargas NPPES

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

MARCEL MOSES VARGAS (NPI 1487697553) is an individual hospitalist provider in Wilmington, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2015-01267) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487697553
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameMARCEL MOSES VARGAS
Location Address2131 S 17TH STWilmington, NC 28401-7407
Mailing AddressPo Box 936857Atlanta, GA 31193-6857
Fax(910) 815-5698
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 26, 202112 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 26, 2021
NPI 1487697553 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in NC · 2015-01267
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
2131 S 17TH ST, Wilmington, NC 28401

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

Marcel Moses Vargas 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 ID9234313487
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151209001544
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 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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
442 services170 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
265 services124 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
137 services135 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
116 services115 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilmington, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340141
Location2131 S 17th St Box 9000Wilmington, NC 28402 · New Hanover County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Southport, NC
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number341327
Location924 Howe StSouthport, NC 28461 · Brunswick County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28401 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

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 suppliers25 claims25 services$92.76 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers13 claims13 services$34.08 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 20

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

Rehabilitation Hospital
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Family Medicine
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Nurse Practitioner
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401

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 Marcel Vargas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Marcel Vargas is 1487697553. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006.

Where is Marcel Vargas located?

Marcel Vargas practices at 2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401. The listed phone number is (910) 667-7000.

What is Marcel Vargas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Marcel Vargas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Marcel 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 Marcel Vargas accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Marcel 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 Marcel Vargas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Marcel Vargas is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Marcel Vargas was last updated on May 26, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.