Luis De Jesus Vargas, M.D.
NPI 1235137589 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Caguas, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis De Jesus Vargas, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Caguas, PR (NPI 1235137589).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235137589
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 06501 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
47 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 47 | $79 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $79–$79 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 1,539 | 393 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 1,395 | 351 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 1,343 | 378 |
| Budesonide/Formoterol Fumaratebrand: Budesonide-Formoterol Fumarate | 584 | 219 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 563 | 173 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 550 | 150 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$120 across 3 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
- 2005-07-11
- Last updated
- 2008-12-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis De Jesus Vargas's NPI number?
- Luis De Jesus Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235137589, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis De Jesus Vargas's specialty?
- Luis De Jesus Vargas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luis De Jesus Vargas located?
- Luis De Jesus Vargas's practice location on file with NPPES is 64 Goyco Street, Caguas, PR 00725.
- What is Luis De Jesus Vargas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis De Jesus Vargas is (787) 743-0236.
- Does Luis De Jesus Vargas accept Medicare?
- Luis De Jesus Vargas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis De Jesus Vargas's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis De Jesus Vargas's NPI (1235137589) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-12-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.