DR. HUGO E VARGAS M.D.
NPI 1730164260
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Scottsdale, AZ

Q: What is Hugo Vargas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hugo Vargas is 1730164260. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 7, 2005.

Q: What is Hugo Vargas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hugo Vargas was last updated on October 5, 2020. 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.

Active since December 07, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

78.58/100

CMS Quality Rating

13400 E SHEA BLVD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85259(480) 301-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 5, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 5, 2020, Sep 3, 2020, May 4, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Hugo E Vargas M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HUGO E VARGAS M.D. (NPI 1730164260) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Scottsdale, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (27561) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Phoenix, and is a graduate of Other (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730164260

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X

Provider Legal NameDR. HUGO E VARGASCredential: M.D.

Location Address13400 E SHEA BLVDScottsdale, AZ 85259-5452

Mailing Address13400 E Shea BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85259-5452 · (480) 301-8000

Phone(480) 301-8000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991

Enumeration DateDecember 7, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 5, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 5, 2020

✔ NPI 1730164260 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RG0100X

License✔ Licensed in AZ · 27561

Definition

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · HepatologyTaxonomy 207RI0008X · License 46140 (MN), 10547 (NV), 187577-1205 (UT), 27561 (AZ)

13400 E SHEA BLVD, Scottsdale, AZ 85259

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15779 E Mayo BlvdPhoenix, AZ 85054-4502 · Phone (480) 301-8000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Sanford Health Plan.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

Dr. Hugo E Vargas 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 ID9436290608

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100111000015

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 10

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 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.

92 services35 patients

Measurement of liver stiffness 91200

Measurement of liver stiffness is a non-invasive procedure that helps assess the health of your liver. It uses sound waves to detect the hardness of the liver tissue, which can indicate conditions like fibrosis or cirrhosis. It's a simple, painless test that provides valuable information about your liver's health.

66 services66 patients

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.

42 services35 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

33 services26 patients

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.

33 services22 patients

Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380

A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.

19 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85259 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

$127.71 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$98.00 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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.

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.

78.58/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

69.05

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

59.56

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

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

23 suppliers151 claims10,275 services$0.31 avg. paid by Medicare

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

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

4 suppliers13 claims3,225 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare

Cyclosporine, oral, 25 mg J7515

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

2 suppliers11 claims2,010 services$0.57 avg. paid by Medicare

Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

5 suppliers42 claims5,760 services$0.20 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

22 suppliers113 claims113 services$17.88 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

18 suppliers103 claims106 services$12.31 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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