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DR. CARLOS ALBERTO VARGAS M.D.
NPI 1912983891
Family Medicine in Asheville, NC

Active since December 21, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90 SOUTHSIDE AVE, SUITE 350, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801(828) 277-4810 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 8, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Carlos Alberto Vargas M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CARLOS ALBERTO VARGAS M.D. (NPI 1912983891) is an individual family medicine provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9900375) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Regional Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912983891
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CARLOS ALBERTO VARGASCredential: M.D.
Location Address90 SOUTHSIDE AVE, SUITE 350Asheville, NC 28801-4160
Mailing Address90 Southside Ave, Suite 350Asheville, NC 28801-4160
Phone(828) 277-4810
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateDecember 21, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 8, 2016
✔ NPI 1912983891 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 9900375
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 207QH0002X · License 9900375 (NC)
90 SOUTHSIDE AVE, Asheville, NC 28801
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid891205QNC
Medicare UPING97888NC
Medicare PINNC7236BNC
Other1205QNC · Bcbs Nc

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

Dr. Carlos Alberto Vargas M.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 ID3971596719
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040406001751
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 13

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
657 services213 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
436 services176 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
363 services178 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
260 services143 patients
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306
An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.
221 services195 patients
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305
An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.
92 services86 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Harris Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sylva, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340016
Location68 Hospital RdSylva, NC 28779 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Haywood Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Clyde, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340184
Location262 Leroy George DriveClyde, NC 28721 · Haywood County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Erlanger Murphy Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Murphy, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341328
Location3990 East Us Highway 64 AltMurphy, NC 28906 · Cherokee County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28801 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 12

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer or hydrophilic, etc.) A4314
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$21.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way, all silicone A4315
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$21.21 avg. paid by Medicare
Urinary catheter anchoring device, adhesive skin attachment, each A4333
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers25 claims264 services$1.83 avg. paid by Medicare
Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier13 claims14 services$6.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Conforming bandage, non-elastic, knitted/woven, sterile, width greater than or equal to three inches and less than five inches, per yard A6446
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
2 suppliers11 claims888 services$0.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
3 suppliers12 claims12 services$73.67 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

MS. MONICA M DENOUX FNP, APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
90 SOUTHSIDE AVE, SUITE 350
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (864) 412-0446
JASMINE DAWN WADE NP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
90 SOUTHSIDE AVE, SUITE 350
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 277-4810
KAREN LEDWITH DEDMAN M.D.
Family Medicine
90 SOUTHSIDE AVE, SUITE 350
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 277-4810
DENISE WILSON STILES FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
90 SOUTHSIDE AVE, SUITE 350
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 277-4810
MOUNTAIN PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES INC
Physical Therapist
90 SOUTHSIDE AVE, STE 225
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 254-3525
NEW PLACE, INC.
Community/Behavioral Health
90 SOUTHSIDE AVE, SUITE 250
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 253-2273
TYLER D ALLEN PA
Physician Assistant
90 SOUTHSIDE AVE, SUITE 350
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 277-4810
CYNTHIA BRANTLEY GNP
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
90 SOUTHSIDE AVE, SUITE 350
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Buncombe County (828) 277-4810

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 Carlos Vargas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carlos Vargas is 1912983891. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 21, 2005.

Where is Carlos Vargas located?

Carlos Vargas practices at 90 Southside Ave Suite 350, Asheville, NC 28801. The listed phone number is (828) 277-4810.

What is Carlos Vargas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Carlos Vargas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carlos 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.

Is Carlos Vargas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Carlos Vargas is affiliated with Harris Regional Hospital, Haywood Regional Medical Center and Erlanger Murphy Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carlos Vargas was last updated on December 8, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.