April Vargus, P.A.-C
NPI 1639243629 · Physician Assistant · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
April Vargus, P.A.-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1639243629).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639243629
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TL1486 (SC)
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
19 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
162 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 39 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 37 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 23 | $68 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 19 | $102 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 17 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 14 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 81 | 23 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 49 | 12 |
| Gabapentin | 49 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 48 | 13 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 38 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 38 | 13 |
| Alendronate Sodium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-20
- Last updated
- 2020-02-12
- Certified
- 2020-02-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is April Vargus's NPI number?
- April Vargus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639243629, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is April Vargus's specialty?
- April Vargus is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is April Vargus located?
- April Vargus's practice location on file with NPPES is 3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-4104.
- What is April Vargus's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for April Vargus is (515) 271-1700.
- Does April Vargus accept Medicare?
- April Vargus is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is April Vargus's NPI active?
- Yes — April Vargus's NPI (1639243629) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.