ERIC JOHN VARGAS VANDERLEE
NPI 1811689250
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Vermillion, SD

Active since May 24, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
20 S PLUM ST, VERMILLION, SD 57069(605) 677-3700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 15, 2024, May 24, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Eric John Vargas Vanderlee NPPES

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

ERIC JOHN VARGAS VANDERLEE (NPI 1811689250) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Vermillion, South Dakota, licensed in South Dakota (CR001166) and active in the NPI registry since May 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Lukes Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811689250
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameERIC JOHN VARGAS VANDERLEE
Location Address20 S PLUM STVermillion, SD 57069-3346
Mailing AddressPo Box 5074Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 15, 2024
✔ NPI 1811689250 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SD · CR001166✔ Licensed in IA · D174305
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
20 S PLUM ST, Vermillion, SD 57069

Accepted Insurance

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

Eric John Vargas Vanderlee 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 ID840652582
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230814000634, I20240610003399
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Eric Vargas Vanderlee reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
20 S PLUM ST
Vermillion, SD 57069
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 422 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pain Medicine
600 N SIOUX POINT RD
Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 62 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2720 STONE PARK BLVD
Sioux City, IA 51104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 41 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medical Services
2720 STONE PARK BLVD
Sioux City, IA 51104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 281 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 4

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.

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480
Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.
12 services11 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
11 services11 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Lukes Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Sioux City, IA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160146
Location2720 Stone Park BoulevardSioux City, IA 51104 · Woodbury County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 57069 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
$126.78 typical visit price
range $55.52 – $167.23
Typical copayment $31.69 (range $13.88 – $41.80)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.20 typical visit price
range $18.08 – $137.08
Typical copayment $17.30 (range $4.52 – $34.27)
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.

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.

Home Health
20 S PLUM ST
VERMILLION, SD 57069
Family Medicine
20 S PLUM ST
VERMILLION, SD 57069
Family Medicine
20 S PLUM ST
VERMILLION, SD 57069
Audiologist
20 S PLUM ST
VERMILLION, SD 57069
Emergency Medicine
20 S PLUM ST
VERMILLION, SD 57069
Family Medicine
20 S PLUM ST
VERMILLION, SD 57069
Pharmacy (Institutional Pharmacy)
20 S PLUM ST
VERMILLION, SD 57069
Physician Assistant
20 S PLUM ST
VERMILLION, SD 57069

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 Eric Vargas Vanderlee's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Vargas Vanderlee is 1811689250. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2023.

Where is Eric Vargas Vanderlee located?

Eric Vargas Vanderlee practices at 20 S Plum St, Vermillion, SD 57069. The listed phone number is (605) 677-3700.

What is Eric Vargas Vanderlee's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Eric Vargas Vanderlee enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric Vargas Vanderlee 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 Eric Vargas Vanderlee's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Eric Vargas Vanderlee reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Sanford Health Network (Vermillion, SD), Siouxland Anesthesiology, Ltd (Dakota Dunes, SD), Anesthesia Consultants PC (Sioux City, IA) and Northwest Iowa Hospital Corporation (Sioux City, IA). 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 Eric Vargas Vanderlee's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Eric Vargas Vanderlee accept?

Health plans from Avera Health Plans, Oscar Insurance Company, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. and Wellmark of South Dakota, Inc. list Eric Vargas Vanderlee 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 Eric Vargas Vanderlee affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Eric Vargas Vanderlee is affiliated with St Lukes Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Vargas Vanderlee was last updated on August 15, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.