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KATHRYN REBECCA VARGAS M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1801282942
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Scottsdale, AZ

Active since April 14, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.37/100
CMS Quality Rating
16420 N 92ND ST STE 222, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260(480) 321-6246 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 3, 2025, Jul 8, 2025, Aug 28, 2023 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

About Kathryn Rebecca Vargas M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

KATHRYN REBECCA VARGAS M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1801282942) is an individual psychiatry provider in Scottsdale, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (51931) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Scottsdale, and is a graduate of University Of Arizona College Of Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801282942
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameKATHRYN REBECCA VARGASCredential: M.D., PH.D.
Location Address16420 N 92ND ST STE 222Scottsdale, AZ 85260-1949
Mailing Address18218 N 53rd StScottsdale, AZ 85254-7641 · (480) 323-0961 · Fax (985) 243-9558
Phone(480) 321-6246
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arizona College Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 14, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 3, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 3, 2025
✔ NPI 1801282942 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 51931
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
16420 N 92ND ST STE 222, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 113400 E Shea BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85259-5499 · Phone (480) 301-8000

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Antidote Health Plan of Arizona, Inc., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and more.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

Kathryn Rebecca Vargas M.d., Ph.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 ID6507170248
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231010002258
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85260 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
$168.60 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $42.15 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

93.37/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality94.57
Promoting Interoperability96
Improvement Activities40
Cost62.14

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 Kathryn Vargas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathryn Vargas is 1801282942. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2015.

Where is Kathryn Vargas located?

Kathryn Vargas practices at 16420 N 92nd St Ste 222, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. The listed phone number is (480) 321-6246.

What is Kathryn Vargas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Kathryn Vargas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathryn 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 Kathryn Vargas accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Antidote Health Plan of Arizona, Inc., Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Kathryn 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 Kathryn Vargas was last updated on December 3, 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.