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DR. NICHOLAS RAMON VARGAS MD
NPI 1740740919
Radiology - Body Imaging in Truckee, CA

Active since March 22, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
10121 PINE AVE, TRUCKEE, CA 96161(530) 587-6011 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 7, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 7, 2025, Jul 22, 2024, Jun 11, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Nicholas Ramon Vargas Md NPPES

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

DR. NICHOLAS RAMON VARGAS MD (NPI 1740740919) is an individual body imaging provider in Truckee, California, licensed in California (A182520) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Nevada School Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740740919
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085B0100X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLAS RAMON VARGASCredential: MD
Location Address10121 PINE AVETruckee, CA 96161-4835
Mailing Address10121 Pine AveTruckee, CA 96161-4835 · (530) 587-6011
Phone(530) 587-6011
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nevada School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 7, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 7, 2025
✔ NPI 1740740919 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Body ImagingAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085B0100X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A182520
Definition
A Radiology doctor of Osteopathy that specializes in Body Imaging.
10121 PINE AVE, Truckee, CA 96161
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Nicholas Ramon 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 ID7719212026
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240618001057
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Nicholas Vargas reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Tahoe Forest Hospital District
Same address
Critical Access
10121 PINE AVE
Truckee, CA 96161
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California and Nevada enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1801957667 (Nevada)
  • 129 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538265780 (530) 587-6011
Regents Of The Univ Of Ca
16 mi
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
4860 Y ST
Sacramento, CA 95817
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2,570 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285068783 (916) 734-6483

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 74018
An X-ray of the abdomen, 1 view, is a quick and painless imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the structures in your abdomen, such as the stomach, liver, and intestines. This can help identify issues like blockages, infections, or injuries.
37 services34 patients
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 74177
A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make certain areas more visible. This can help identify issues such as infections, tumors, or other abnormalities. The procedure is painless and usually takes about 30 minutes.
16 services16 patients

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.

LORI GRAHAM
Registered Nurse (Case Management)
10121 PINE AVE
TRUCKEE, CA 96161
Placer County (530) 582-6561
DR. GIPANJOT DHILLON MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
10121 PINE AVE
TRUCKEE, CA 96161
Placer County (530) 587-6011
JONATHAN C MORGAN PA-C
Physician Assistant
10121 PINE AVE
TRUCKEE, CA 96161
Placer County (530) 587-6011
AARON ULLAND
Family Medicine
10121 PINE AVE
TRUCKEE, CA 96161
Placer County (530) 587-6011
THOMAS ANDREW LUSCOMB
Anesthesiology
10121 PINE AVE
TRUCKEE, CA 96161
Placer County (530) 587-6011
AYANA TAYLOR
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
10121 PINE AVE
TRUCKEE, CA 96161
Placer County (530) 597-6011
RICKI A ALPERT MD
Anesthesiology
10121 PINE AVE
TRUCKEE, CA 96161
Placer County (530) 587-6011
DR. THOMAS ANDREW HOVENIC M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
10121 PINE AVE
TRUCKEE, CA 96161
Placer County (530) 587-6011

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 Nicholas Vargas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Vargas is 1740740919. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2019.

Where is Nicholas Vargas located?

Nicholas Vargas practices at 10121 Pine Ave, Truckee, CA 96161. The listed phone number is (530) 587-6011.

What is Nicholas Vargas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Body Imaging, with taxonomy code 2085B0100X.

Is Nicholas Vargas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Nicholas Vargas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicholas Vargas reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Tahoe Forest Hospital District (Truckee, CA) and Regents Of The Univ Of Ca (Sacramento, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Nicholas Vargas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Vargas was last updated on July 7, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.