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VALERIE VARGAS
NPI 1790297091
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Birmingham, AL

Active since October 26, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1717 6TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(800) 822-8816 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 22, 2023, Oct 25, 2022, Oct 26, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Valerie Vargas NPPES

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

VALERIE VARGAS (NPI 1790297091) is an individual acute care provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (1-149259) and active in the NPI registry since October 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 4 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790297091
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2100X
Provider Legal NameVALERIE VARGAS
Location Address1717 6TH AVE SBirmingham, AL 35233-1801
Mailing Address1717 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233-1801
Phone(800) 822-8816
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateOctober 26, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJune 28, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 22, 2023
✔ NPI 1790297091 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2100X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 1-149259
1717 6TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL 35233
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1680 W 121st Ave Ste 110Westminster, CO 80234-4223 · Phone (208) 640-6096
Location 22270 Garden Of The Gods Rd Ste 103Colorado Springs, CO 80907-9440 · Phone (720) 456-3989
Location 37307 S Revere Pkwy Ste 201Centennial, CO 80112-3931 · Phone (720) 456-3989
Location 4500 22nd St SBirmingham, AL 35233-3110 · Phone (205) 934-3089

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Valerie Vargas 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 ID1254699390
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171219003560, I20250117002320
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 6

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.

Injection, omalizumab, 5 mg J2357
Omalizumab is a medication given via injection. It's used to treat severe allergic asthma and chronic hives when other treatments fail. The 5mg dose is determined by your doctor based on your weight and condition.
2,145 services16 patients
Injection, mepolizumab, 1 mg J2182
Mepolizumab is a medication given via injection to help manage severe asthma and certain other conditions. It works by reducing the number of specific white blood cells that contribute to inflammation, thus aiding in symptom control.
1,900 services12 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
89 services54 patients
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour 96366
This procedure involves delivering medication, fluids, or nutrients directly into your vein. This is done to treat, prevent, or diagnose various conditions. Each additional hour refers to the extended time you may need to receive these substances for optimal results.
61 services14 patients
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less 96365
This is a procedure where a medical professional inserts a small tube into your vein to deliver medication, nutrients, or fluids directly into your bloodstream. This can be for treatment, prevention, or diagnosis. The process typically takes less than an hour.
58 services28 patients
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 96413
Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. When administered into a vein, it's often through an IV. This procedure usually lasts 1 hour or less. You may feel a slight pinch as the needle is inserted, but it's generally painless.
15 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35233 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

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.

MELANIE MORRIS
Surgery
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (800) 822-8816
JESSICA CHA
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (800) 822-8816
JAMES WALKER
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (800) 822-8816
TONYA RICHARDS
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (800) 822-8816
JOSEPH SMITH
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (800) 822-8816
STACY WADE
Anesthesiology
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (800) 822-8816
MRS. CHERYL ANDERSON LANE NP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1717 6TH AVE S, SPAIN REHAB CENTER RM 156
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 934-2747
TARAH WOODFIN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1717 6TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (800) 822-8816

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 Valerie Vargas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valerie Vargas is 1790297091. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 26, 2017.

Where is Valerie Vargas located?

Valerie Vargas practices at 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (800) 822-8816.

What is Valerie Vargas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 363LA2100X.

Is Valerie Vargas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valerie 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.

What insurance does Valerie Vargas accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Valerie Vargas 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valerie Vargas was last updated on June 28, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.