JAMES D VARGO MD
NPI 1780002659
Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Omaha, NE

Active since March 28, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8404 INDIAN HILLS DR FL 2, OMAHA, NE 68114(402) 955-7871 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 17, 2025, Aug 4, 2021, Jun 23, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About James D Vargo Md NPPES

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

JAMES D VARGO MD (NPI 1780002659) is an individual plastic and reconstructive surgery provider in Omaha, Nebraska, licensed in Nebraska (33681) and active in the NPI registry since March 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The Nebraska Medical Center, and is a graduate of Ohio State University College Of Medicine (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780002659
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0122X
Provider Legal NameJAMES D VARGOCredential: MD
Location Address8404 INDIAN HILLS DR FL 2Omaha, NE 68114-4041
Mailing Address8404 Indian Hills Dr Fl 2Omaha, NE 68114-4041 · (402) 955-7871
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio State University College Of MedicineGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 17, 2025
NPI 1780002659 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgery · Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0122X
License Licensed in NE · 33681
Definition
A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
8404 INDIAN HILLS DR FL 2, Omaha, NE 68114

Accepted 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

James D Vargo 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 ID345549127
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260314000072
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

The Nebraska Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Omaha, NE
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number280013
Location987400 Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NE 68198 · Douglas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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 James Vargo's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Vargo is 1780002659. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2014.

Where is James Vargo located?

James Vargo practices at 8404 Indian Hills Dr Fl 2, Omaha, NE 68114. The listed phone number is (402) 955-7871.

What is James Vargo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0122X.

Is James Vargo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Vargo 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 James Vargo accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and 2 other insurers list James Vargo 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 James Vargo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Vargo is affiliated with The Nebraska Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Vargo was last updated on December 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.