DR. FRANK E. VARGO D.P.M.
NPI 1659373496
Podiatrist - Foot Surgery in Strongsville, OH
NPI Status: Active since August 11, 2005
Contact Information
18181 PEARL RD
SUITE B-200
STRONGSVILLE, OH
ZIP 44136
Phone: (440) 816-4999
Fax: (440) 816-5973
- Individual
- Male
- Podiatrist
- Foot Surgery
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About FRANK VARGO
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Frank Vargo, a provider established in Strongsville, Ohio with a medical specialization in Podiatrist, focusing in foot surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1659373496 assigned on August 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 213ES0131X with license number 36-00-2252-V (OH). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.
- NPI
- 1659373496
- Provider Name
- DR. FRANK E. VARGO D.P.M.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 18181 PEARL RD SUITE B-200 STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136
- Location Phone
- (440) 816-4999
- Location Fax
- (440) 816-5973
- Mailing Address
- 18181 PEARL RD SUITE B-200 STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136
- Mailing Phone
- (440) 816-4999
- Mailing Fax
- (440) 816-5973
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 08-11-2005
- Last Update Date
- 10-31-2011
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Location Map
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Podiatrist Foot Surgery
- Taxonomy Code
- 213ES0131X
- Type
- Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- License No.
- 36-00-2252-V
- License State
- OH
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 332B00000X | Suppliers | Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies | 36-00-2252-V (OH) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Anthem Bronze Pathway 10600 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway 10600 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway 8500 for HSA - HMO
- Anthem Gold Pathway 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway 5000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Silver Pathway 4000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Silver Pathway 4000 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Silver Pathway 5500 for HSA - HMO
- Bronze $8,300 w/ Adult Dental ON-EX - HMO
- Bronze $8,300 w/ Virtual & Wellness ON-EX - HMO
- Bronze HSA $7,300 ON-EX - HMO
- Bronze Standard w/ Virtual & Wellness - HMO
- Gold $1,000 w/ Adult Dental ON-EX - HMO
- Gold $1,000 w/ Virtual & Wellness ON-EX - HMO
- Gold $500 w/ Virtual & Wellness ON-EX - HMO
- Gold Standard w/ Virtual & Wellness - HMO
- Silver $5,000 w/ Adult Dental ON-EX - HMO
- Silver $5,000 w/ Virtual & Wellness ON-EX - HMO
- Bronze Classic PCP Saver | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Bronze Classic Standard | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Bronze Simple Diabetes | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Bronze Simple HSA | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Gold Classic Standard | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Gold Elite | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Gold Elite Saver Plus | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- Silver Classic Standard | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - HMO
- UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - HMO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 480004882 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | OH | |
| 4423930001 | MEDICARE NSC (07) | OH | |
| 0576581 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | OH | |
| T80730 | MEDICARE UPIN (02) | OH | |
| 000000133010 | OTHER (01) | OH | UNICARE LIFE & HEALTH |
| 000000133010 | OTHER (01) | OH | ANTHEM BCBS |
| P02252 | OTHER (01) | OH | SUMMACARE HEALTH PLAN |
| 0615623 | MEDICAID (05) | OH |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Frank Vargo is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Frank Vargo is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 7517009145
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20121017000783
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths
X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 99 times for 69 patientsMethylprednisolone acetate is a medication given through an injection. It's a type of corticosteroid, which reduces inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat various conditions like arthritis, allergies, and skin diseases. This dose is 40 mg.
This service was performed 14 times for 12 patientsThis service involves an initial visit to the doctor's office or other outpatient setting. It typically lasts between 15-29 minutes. The doctor will review your medical history, conduct a physical examination, and discuss your health concerns. It's a chance to establish your health baseline and address any immediate medical issues.
This service was performed 25 times for 25 patientsThis 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.
This service was performed 119 times for 119 patientsThis procedure involves the careful removal of 1-5 nails from fingers or toes. It's typically done to treat conditions like ingrown nails, fungal infections, or damaged nails. Local anesthesia is used for comfort, and the area heals over time with appropriate care.
This service was performed 29 times for 23 patientsThis procedure involves the removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. It's typically done to treat severe nail infections, persistent pain, or abnormal nail growth. Local anesthesia is used to minimize discomfort. Healing usually takes a few weeks.
This service was performed 541 times for 222 patientsThis procedure involves the removal of a thickened skin growth that is not cancerous. A healthcare professional will safely extract the growth, usually under local anesthesia. This process helps maintain skin health and prevent potential complications.
This service was performed 58 times for 23 patientsThis procedure involves the safe removal of 2-4 noncancerous thickened skin growths. It's typically done under local anesthesia. The process helps to alleviate discomfort and prevent potential complications. It's a standard, low-risk procedure.
This service was performed 90 times for 38 patientsAn X-ray of the foot, minimum of 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the bones and tissues in your foot. This helps to identify fractures, infections, or other abnormalities. Multiple views ensure a comprehensive examination.
This service was performed 114 times for 97 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Engage Patients and Families to Guide Improvement in the System of Care | Yes | N/A |
| Engage patients and families to guide improvement in the system of care by leveraging digital tools for ongoing guidance and assessments outside the encounter, including the collection and use of patient data for return-to-work and patient quality of life improvement. Platforms and devices that collect patient-generated health data (PGHD) must do so with an active feedback loop, either providing PGHD in real or near-real time to the care team, or generating clinically endorsed real or near-real time automated feedback to the patient, including patient reported outcomes (PROs). Examples include patient engagement and outcomes tracking platforms, cellular or web-enabled bi-directional systems, and other devices that transmit clinically valid objective and subjective data back to care teams. Because many consumer-grade devices capture PGHD (for example, wellness devices), platforms or devices eligible for this improvement activity must be, at a minimum, endorsed and offered clinically by care teams to patients to automatically send ongoing guidance (one way). Platforms and devices that additionally collect PGHD must do so with an active feedback loop, either providing PGHD in real or near-real time to the care team, or generating clinically endorsed real or near-real time automated feedback to the patient (e.g. automated patient-facing instructions based on glucometer readings). Therefore, unlike passive platforms or devices that may collect but do not transmit PGHD in real or near-real time to clinical care teams, active devices and platforms can inform the patient or the clinical care team in a timely manner of important parameters regarding a patient’s status, adherence, comprehension, and indicators of clinical concern. | ||
| Improved Practices that Disseminate Appropriate Self-Management Materials | Yes | N/A |
| Provide self-management materials at an appropriate literacy level and in an appropriate language. | ||
| Participation on Disaster Medical Assistance Team, registered for 6 months. | Yes | N/A |
| Participation in Disaster Medical Assistance Teams, or Community Emergency Responder Teams. Activities that simply involve registration are not sufficient. MIPS eligible clinicians and MIPS eligible clinician groups must be registered for a minimum of 6 months as a volunteer for disaster or emergency response. | ||
| Practice Improvements for Bilateral Exchange of Patient Information | Yes | N/A |
| Ensure that there is bilateral exchange of necessary patient information to guide patient care, such as Open Notes, that could include one or more of the following: • Participate in a Health Information Exchange if available; and/or • Use structured referral notes. | ||
| Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record | Yes | N/A |
| • Provide 24/7 access to MIPS eligible clinicians, groups, or care teams for advice about urgent and emergent care (e.g., MIPS eligible clinician and care team access to medical record, cross-coverage with access to medical record, or protocol-driven nurse line with access to medical record) that could include one or more of the following: • Expanded hours in evenings and weekends with access to the patient medical record (e.g., coordinate with small practices to provide alternate hour office visits and urgent care); • Use of alternatives to increase access to care team by MIPS eligible clinicians and groups, such as e-visits, phone visits, group visits, home visits and alternate locations (e.g., senior centers and assisted living centers); and/or Provision of same-day or next-day access to a consistent MIPS eligible clinician, group or care team when needed for urgent care or transition management. | ||
| Tobacco use | Yes | N/A |
| Tobacco use: Regular engagement of MIPS eligible clinicians or groups in integrated prevention and treatment interventions, including tobacco use screening and cessation interventions (refer to NQF #0028) for patients with co-occurring conditions of behavioral or mental health and at risk factors for tobacco dependence. | ||
| Unhealthy alcohol use | Yes | N/A |
| Unhealthy alcohol use: Regular engagement of MIPS eligible clinicians or groups in integrated prevention and treatment interventions, including screening and brief counseling (refer to NQF #2152) for patients with co-occurring conditions of behavioral or mental health conditions. | ||
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1659373496, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 74. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 74 = 6).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 74 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1659373496, enumerated as an "individual" on August 11, 2005.
The provider is located at 18181 PEARL RD SUITE B-200 STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136 and the phone number is (440) 816-4999.
Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213ES0131X and a focus in Foot Surgery.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, MedMutual,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
