Christopher Vargo, M.D.
NPI 1215955224 · Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Vargo, M.D. is a Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1215955224).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215955224
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular & Interventional Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D64815 (MD)
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 tenure25% of score
19 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
854 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Evaluation of Blood Vessel With Review By Radiologist, Each Additional Vessel37253 | 147 | $155 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 55 | $12 |
| Ultrasound Evaluation of Blood Vessel With Review By Radiologist, Initial Vessel37252 | 49 | $810 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Insertion Or Removal of Central Vein Access Device77001 | 49 | $16 |
| Insertion of Tube Into Chest Or Arm Artery, Each First Order Branch36215 | 42 | $541 |
| Review By Radiologist of Arm Or Leg Artery Image75710 | 40 | $137 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Prednisone | 18 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$22 across 1 record (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)
- 630 13th St Ste 250Augusta, GA 30901-1017Phone: (706) 724-2500
- 3624 J Dewey Gray Cir Ste 101Augusta, GA 30909-6585Phone: (706) 854-9932
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-17
- Last updated
- 2022-09-26
- Certified
- 2022-09-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Vargo's NPI number?
- Christopher Vargo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215955224, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Vargo's specialty?
- Christopher Vargo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Vargo located?
- Christopher Vargo's practice location on file with NPPES is 10900 Stonelake Blvd, Austin, TX 78759-5795.
- What is Christopher Vargo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Vargo is (512) 795-5100.
- Does Christopher Vargo accept Medicare?
- Christopher Vargo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Vargo's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Vargo's NPI (1215955224) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.