Jose Vargas, M.D.
NPI 1003971441 · Internal Medicine Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Endocrinology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jose Vargas, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1003971441).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003971441
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 07230 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 170 | 79 |
| Pioglitazone Hcl | 85 | 37 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 81 | 35 |
| Metformin Hcl | 68 | 33 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 59 | 14 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 55 | 22 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$76 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-26
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jose Vargas's NPI number?
- Jose Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003971441, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jose Vargas's specialty?
- Jose Vargas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jose Vargas located?
- Jose Vargas's practice location on file with NPPES is 2022 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209-6808.
- What is Jose Vargas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jose Vargas is (205) 877-2960.
- Does Jose Vargas accept Medicare?
- Jose Vargas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jose Vargas's NPI active?
- Yes — Jose Vargas's NPI (1003971441) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.