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RAFAEL E DURAN VARGAS MD
NPI 1962813360
Surgery in Lafayette, IN

Active since May 19, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5177 MCCARTY LN, LAFAYETTE, IN 47905(317) 948-0944(317) 222-2092 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Rafael E Duran Vargas Md NPPES

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

RAFAEL E DURAN VARGAS MD (NPI 1962813360) is an individual surgery provider in Lafayette, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01088534A) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Pittsburgh.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962813360
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameRAFAEL E DURAN VARGASCredential: MD
Location Address5177 MCCARTY LNLafayette, IN 47905-8764
Mailing Address250 N Shadeland AveIndianapolis, IN 46219-4959
Phone(317) 948-0944
Fax(317) 222-2092
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPonce School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMay 19, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 2022
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 8, 2022
✔ NPI 1962813360 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01088534A
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
5177 MCCARTY LN, Lafayette, IN 47905
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12715 Murray Ave Apt 822Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2453 · Phone (787) 402-4035

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health 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

Rafael E Duran Vargas 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 ID6406231307
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220913002734
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 2

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

Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lafayette, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150173
Location5165 Mccarty LnLafayette, IN 47905 · Tippecanoe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Monticello, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number151312
Location720 South Sixth StMonticello, IN 47960 · White County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 47905 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

DR. SIDNEY D BRUCE MD
Surgery
5177 MCCARTY LN
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
Tippecanoe County (765) 448-8000
ORTHOPAEDICS-INDIANAPOLIS, INC
Orthopaedic Surgery
5177 MCCARTY LN
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
Tippecanoe County (765) 448-8700
DR. BRIANNA LUCINDA LEACHMAN HAAB MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
5177 MCCARTY LN
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
Tippecanoe County (765) 448-8000
AMY ELIZABETH SPEAR PA-C
Physician Assistant
5177 MCCARTY LN
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
Tippecanoe County (765) 448-8100
STEVEN RUDOLF STEINHUBL MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
5177 MCCARTY LN
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
Tippecanoe County (765) 448-8000
KIMBERLY GANGWER
Specialist/Technologist, Other (Surgical Assistant)
5177 MCCARTY LN
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
Tippecanoe County (765) 448-8000
MARIA C MOLTER NP
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
5177 MCCARTY LN
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
Tippecanoe County (765) 448-8000
MRS. BRITTANY CHANA'IS KENDRICK CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
5177 MCCARTY LN
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905
Tippecanoe County (765) 448-8000

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 Rafael Duran Vargas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rafael Duran Vargas is 1962813360. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2014.

Where is Rafael Duran Vargas located?

Rafael Duran Vargas practices at 5177 Mccarty Ln, Lafayette, IN 47905. The listed phone number is (317) 948-0944.

What is Rafael Duran Vargas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Rafael Duran Vargas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rafael Duran 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 Rafael Duran Vargas accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, CareSource and UnitedHealthcare list Rafael Duran 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.

Is Rafael Duran Vargas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rafael Duran Vargas is affiliated with Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital and Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rafael Duran Vargas was last updated on September 8, 2022. 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.