Lauren Vargo, PA-C
NPI 1689625808 · Dermatology Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Vargo, PA-C is a Dermatology Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1689625808).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689625808
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1092 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
6,700 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 2,181 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,501 | $72 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 832 | $38 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 507 | $66 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 449 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 136 | 62 |
| Ammonium Lactate | 118 | 75 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 99 | 72 |
| Mupirocin | 98 | 82 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 95 | 68 |
| Ketoconazole | 67 | 47 |
| Fluorouracil | 53 | 46 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 43 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,740 across 166 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
- 2006-05-12
- Last updated
- 2012-09-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Vargo's NPI number?
- Lauren Vargo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689625808, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Vargo's specialty?
- Lauren Vargo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lauren Vargo located?
- Lauren Vargo's practice location on file with NPPES is 1706 Saint Julian Pl, Columbia, SC 29204-2410.
- What is Lauren Vargo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Vargo is (803) 771-7506.
- Does Lauren Vargo accept Medicare?
- Lauren Vargo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Vargo's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Vargo's NPI (1689625808) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-09-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.