Catherine Vargas, ARNP
NPI 1598124984 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Lakeland, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Catherine Vargas, ARNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Lakeland, FL (NPI 1598124984).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598124984
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ARNP9228765 (FL)
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 tenure28% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
425 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 297 | $65 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 71 | $95 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 45 | $97 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 12 | $67 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $65–$97 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 15 | 14 |
| Carvedilol | 14 | 13 |
| Furosemide | 13 | 11 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 12 | 12 |
| Azithromycin | 12 | 12 |
| Spironolactone | 12 | 11 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 11 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-02-15
- Last updated
- 2021-09-17
- Certified
- 2021-09-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Catherine Vargas's NPI number?
- Catherine Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598124984, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Catherine Vargas's specialty?
- Catherine Vargas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Catherine Vargas located?
- Catherine Vargas's practice location on file with NPPES is 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805-4543.
- What is Catherine Vargas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Catherine Vargas is (863) 687-1321.
- Does Catherine Vargas accept Medicare?
- Catherine Vargas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Catherine Vargas's NPI active?
- Yes — Catherine Vargas's NPI (1598124984) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.