Melissa Vargas, PA-C
NPI 1538972468 · Physician Assistant · Apple Valley, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Vargas, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Apple Valley, CA (NPI 1538972468).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538972468
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA66040 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
1 yr in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2025-01-27
- Last updated
- 2025-04-22
- Certified
- 2025-04-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Vargas's NPI number?
- Melissa Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538972468, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Vargas's specialty?
- Melissa Vargas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Melissa Vargas located?
- Melissa Vargas's practice location on file with NPPES is 18300 US Highway 18, Apple Valley, CA 92307-2206.
- What is Melissa Vargas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Vargas is (760) 946-8876.
- Does Melissa Vargas accept Medicare?
- Melissa Vargas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Vargas's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Vargas's NPI (1538972468) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.