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MS. MELISSA VARGAS PA-C
NPI 1538972468
Physician Assistant in Apple Valley, CA

Active since January 27, 2025PECOS Enrolled
18300 US HIGHWAY 18, APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307(760) 946-8876 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Ms. Melissa Vargas Pa-c NPPES

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

MS. MELISSA VARGAS PA-C (NPI 1538972468) is an individual physician assistant in Apple Valley, California, licensed in California (PA66040) and active in the NPI registry since January 2025. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538972468
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. MELISSA VARGASCredential: PA-C
Location Address18300 US HIGHWAY 18Apple Valley, CA 92307-2206
Mailing Address18300 Us Highway 18Apple Valley, CA 92307-2206 · (951) 570-8909
Phone(760) 946-8876
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 27, 2025
Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 2025
NPPES CertifiedApril 22, 2025
✔ NPI 1538972468 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 CA · PA66040
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.
18300 US HIGHWAY 18, Apple Valley, CA 92307
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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 (PECOS)

Ms. Melissa Vargas Pa-c is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92307 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
$91.88 typical visit price
range $59.60 – $179.42
Typical copayment $22.97 (range $14.90 – $44.85)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$74.08 typical visit price
range $19.37 – $146.42
Typical copayment $18.52 (range $4.84 – $36.60)
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.

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.

ROBERT CRAIG ANDERSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
18300 US HIGHWAY 18
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
San Bernardino County (760) 242-2311
MELINDA D. LABUGUEN, MD INC.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
18300 US HIGHWAY 18, PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
San Bernardino County (760) 946-8873
ASHWIN JAYAKUMAR DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
18300 US HIGHWAY 18
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
San Bernardino County (760) 242-2311
JONATHAN PORTILLO AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
18300 US HIGHWAY 18
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
San Bernardino County (760) 242-2311
NADIA C MIHALJCIC CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
18300 US HIGHWAY 18
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
San Bernardino County (760) 946-8736
ELIZABETH ESPINOZA
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
18300 US HIGHWAY 18
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
San Bernardino County (760) 242-2311
ASHLEY MARIE RUGGE PA-C
Physician Assistant
18300 US HIGHWAY 18
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
San Bernardino County (760) 946-8150
LORI ASHKINE BSN
Registered Nurse
18300 US HIGHWAY 18
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
San Bernardino County (760) 242-2311

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 Melissa Vargas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Vargas is 1538972468. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 27, 2025.

Where is Melissa Vargas located?

Melissa Vargas practices at 18300 Us Highway 18, Apple Valley, CA 92307. The listed phone number is (760) 946-8876.

What is Melissa Vargas's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Vargas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Vargas is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Vargas was last updated on April 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.