Hazel Merced Vargas, DPM
NPI 1699183194 · Foot Surgery Podiatrist · San Juan, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hazel Merced Vargas, DPM is a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider in San Juan, PR (NPI 1699183194).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699183194
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 111 (PR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 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
603 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 241 | $88 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 97 | $43 |
| Removal of Noncancer Skin Growth of Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, 0.6-1.0 Cm11421 | 82 | $127 |
| Removal of Noncancer Skin Growth of Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, 1.1-2.0 Cm11422 | 58 | $135 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 43 | $109 |
| Removal of Noncancer Skin Growth of Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Or Genitals, 0.5 Cm Or Less11420 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 192 | 149 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 188 | 99 |
| Ciclopirox | 154 | 107 |
| Cephalexin | 59 | 53 |
| Gabapentin | 42 | 23 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 41 | 40 |
| Itraconazole | 40 | 22 |
| Mupirocin | 37 | 32 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-07-28
- Last updated
- 2024-02-13
- Certified
- 2024-02-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hazel Merced Vargas's NPI number?
- Hazel Merced Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699183194, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hazel Merced Vargas's specialty?
- Hazel Merced Vargas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Hazel Merced Vargas located?
- Hazel Merced Vargas's practice location on file with NPPES is 557 Calle Cabo H Alverio, San Juan, PR 00918-3725.
- What is Hazel Merced Vargas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hazel Merced Vargas is (787) 753-1376.
- Does Hazel Merced Vargas accept Medicare?
- Hazel Merced Vargas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hazel Merced Vargas's NPI active?
- Yes — Hazel Merced Vargas's NPI (1699183194) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.