Kenneth Vargas, MD
NPI 1639249774 · Internal Medicine Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Vargas, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1639249774).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639249774
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD0000028242 (TN)
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
744 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 256 | $118 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 209 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 189 | $83 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Re-Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians aG0179 | 30 | $38 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 26 | $30 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 164 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 553 | 155 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 504 | 160 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 378 | 62 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 308 | 88 |
| Losartan Potassium | 277 | 82 |
| Lisinopril | 271 | 90 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,916 across 93 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-08
- Last updated
- 2008-03-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Vargas's NPI number?
- Kenneth Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639249774, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Vargas's specialty?
- Kenneth Vargas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Vargas located?
- Kenneth Vargas's practice location on file with NPPES is 2400 Patterson St, Nashville, TN 37203-1562.
- What is Kenneth Vargas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Vargas is (615) 327-7400.
- Does Kenneth Vargas accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Vargas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Vargas's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Vargas's NPI (1639249774) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-03-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.