JUAN M PALMA-VARGAS MD
NPI 1528072675
Transplant Surgery in Portland, ME

Q: What is Juan Palma-vargas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Juan Palma-vargas is 1528072675. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2006.

Q: What is Juan Palma-vargas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Transplant Surgery with taxonomy code 204F00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Juan Palma-vargas was last updated on November 20, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.

Active since July 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

98.06/100

CMS Quality Rating

887 CONGRESS ST, SUITE 400, PORTLAND, ME 04102(207) 774-6368(207) 774-9388 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 20, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Juan M Palma-vargas Md NPPES

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

JUAN M PALMA-VARGAS MD (NPI 1528072675) is an individual transplant surgery provider in Portland, Maine, licensed in Maine (MD19892) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Joseph Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528072675

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy204F00000X

Provider Legal NameJUAN M PALMA-VARGASCredential: MD

Location Address887 CONGRESS ST, SUITE 400Portland, ME 04102-3100

Mailing Address301c Us Route 1Scarborough, ME 04074-9701 · (207) 396-8600 · Fax (207) 396-8632

Phone(207) 774-6368

Fax(207) 774-9388

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991

Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 20, 2013

✔ NPI 1528072675 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyTransplant SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code204F00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in ME · MD19892✔ Licensed in TX · M5871

Definition

A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License M5871 (TX)

887 CONGRESS ST, Portland, ME 04102

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Other Identifiers 6

Other8BX129TX · Bcbs

OtherP00736439TX · Railroad

Medicaid188994102TX

Medicare PIN8F9865

Medicaid188994101TX

Other188994103TX · Csn

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.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

Juan M Palma-vargas Md 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 ID7113980442

PECOS Enrollment IDI20131206000251

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 2

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 moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

135 services42 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

St Joseph Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bangor, ME

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number200001

Location360 BroadwayBangor, ME 04401 · Penobscot County

Emergency services

Maine Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Portland, ME

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number200009

Location22 Bramhall StPortland, ME 04102 · Cumberland County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bangor, ME

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number200033

Location489 State StreetBangor, ME 04401 · Penobscot County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

98.06/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

86.13

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

1 supplier13 claims1,200 services$0.29 avg. paid by Medicare

Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

1 supplier22 claims3,350 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

1 supplier17 claims17 services$16.67 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

1 supplier25 claims25 services$12.66 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.

MS. NICOLE L. MIZNER C.P.N.P.

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)

887 CONGRESS ST, SUITE 310
PORTLAND, ME 04102

Cumberland County (207) 773-2723

KENNETH LOMBARD M.D.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)

887 CONGRESS ST, SUITE 410B
PORTLAND, ME 04102

Cumberland County (207) 662-5522

JANICE M STILKEY PNP

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)

887 CONGRESS ST, SUITE 320
PORTLAND, ME 04102

Cumberland County (207) 662-5522

LESLIE S WU MD

Surgery

887 CONGRESS ST, SUITE 400
PORTLAND, ME 04102

Cumberland County (207) 774-6368

ANNE C COATES M.D.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)

887 CONGRESS ST, SUITE 320
PORTLANAD, ME 04102

Cumberland County (207) 662-5522

MARIE H TANZER MD

Pediatrics (Pediatric Nephrology)

887 CONGRESS ST, SUITE 320
PORTLAND, ME 04102

Cumberland County (207) 662-5522

MAINEHEALTH

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)

887 CONGRESS ST, SUITE 200
PORTLAND, ME 04102

Cumberland County (207) 771-5549

DR. COLBY A WYATT MD PHD

Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)

887 CONGRESS ST, SUITE 320
PORTLAND, ME 04102

Cumberland County (207) 662-5522

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 Juan Palma-vargas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Juan Palma-vargas is 1528072675. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2006.

Where is Juan Palma-vargas located?

Juan Palma-vargas practices at 887 Congress St Suite 400, Portland, ME 04102. The listed phone number is (207) 774-6368.

What is Juan Palma-vargas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Transplant Surgery with taxonomy code 204F00000X.

Is Juan Palma-vargas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Juan Palma-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 Juan Palma-vargas accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care list Juan Palma-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 Juan Palma-vargas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Juan Palma-vargas is affiliated with St Joseph Hospital, Maine Medical Center and Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Juan Palma-vargas was last updated on November 20, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.