Alfredo Vargas, MD
NPI 1396753521 · Internal Medicine Physician · Pueblo, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alfredo Vargas, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Pueblo, CO (NPI 1396753521).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396753521
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 32927 (CO)
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
19 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
31 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 31 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $10–$10 (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 · 84 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 414 | 102 |
| Lisinopril | 310 | 73 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 205 | 47 |
| Metformin Hcl | 199 | 48 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 158 | 30 |
| Omeprazole | 144 | 44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$189 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-03
- Last updated
- 2020-08-25
- Certified
- 2020-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alfredo Vargas's NPI number?
- Alfredo Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396753521, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alfredo Vargas's specialty?
- Alfredo Vargas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alfredo Vargas located?
- Alfredo Vargas's practice location on file with NPPES is 945 Desert Flower Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81001-1181.
- What is Alfredo Vargas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alfredo Vargas is (719) 545-5321.
- Does Alfredo Vargas accept Medicare?
- Alfredo Vargas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alfredo Vargas's NPI active?
- Yes — Alfredo Vargas's NPI (1396753521) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.