Maria Vargas, MD
NPI 1366904971 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maria Vargas, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1366904971).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1366904971
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T7070 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- 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 · 102 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 408 | 194 |
| Metformin Hcl | 216 | 99 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 215 | 110 |
| Lisinopril | 197 | 88 |
| Losartan Potassium | 181 | 81 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 162 | 79 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$65 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 545 Gulfgate Center MallHouston, TX 77087-3023Phone: (832) 664-7429
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-04-02
- Last updated
- 2026-03-30
- Certified
- 2026-03-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maria Vargas's NPI number?
- Maria Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366904971, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maria Vargas's specialty?
- Maria Vargas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Maria Vargas located?
- Maria Vargas's practice location on file with NPPES is 5631 Telephone Rd Ste B, Houston, TX 77087-4485.
- What is Maria Vargas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maria Vargas is (281) 727-0332.
- Does Maria Vargas accept Medicare?
- Maria Vargas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maria Vargas's NPI active?
- Yes — Maria Vargas's NPI (1366904971) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.