Leonidas Tapias Vargas, M.D.
NPI 1215160031 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Cleveland, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Leonidas Tapias Vargas, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Cleveland, OH (NPI 1215160031).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215160031
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.143782 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
350 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 149 | $137 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 84 | $172 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope32674 | 34 | $204 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 25 | $164 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Lung Airway Using an Endoscope31622 | 22 | $62 |
| Exam of Lung With Removal of Lung Lobe Using an Endoscope32663 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$637 across 6 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 55 Fruit StBlake 1570Boston, MA 02114-2621Phone: (617) 726-2107
- 3410 Worth St Ste 235Dallas, TX 75246-2071Phone: (469) 800-7370
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-08-27
- Last updated
- 2022-03-12
- Certified
- 2022-03-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Leonidas Tapias Vargas's NPI number?
- Leonidas Tapias Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215160031, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Leonidas Tapias Vargas's specialty?
- Leonidas Tapias Vargas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Leonidas Tapias Vargas located?
- Leonidas Tapias Vargas's practice location on file with NPPES is 11100 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106-1716.
- What is Leonidas Tapias Vargas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Leonidas Tapias Vargas is (216) 844-7154.
- Does Leonidas Tapias Vargas accept Medicare?
- Leonidas Tapias Vargas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Leonidas Tapias Vargas's NPI active?
- Yes — Leonidas Tapias Vargas's NPI (1215160031) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.