Hebert Vargas Alvarez, MD
NPI 1740584440 · Nuclear Medicine Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hebert Vargas Alvarez, MD is a Nuclear Medicine Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1740584440).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740584440
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nuclear Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P78008 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
15 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
1,123 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Mri Scan of Pelvis Before and After Contrast72197 | 267 | $189 |
| Ct Scan of Chest With Contrast71260 | 238 | $65 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 232 | $184 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study From Skull Base to Mid-Thigh With Ct Scan78815 | 172 | $418 |
| Mri Scan of Abdomen Before and After Contrast74183 | 78 | $196 |
| Ct Scan of Chest Without Contrast71250 | 32 | $56 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-01-10
- Last updated
- 2025-07-24
- Certified
- 2025-07-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hebert Vargas Alvarez's NPI number?
- Hebert Vargas Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740584440, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hebert Vargas Alvarez's specialty?
- Hebert Vargas Alvarez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nuclear Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hebert Vargas Alvarez located?
- Hebert Vargas Alvarez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065-6007.
- What is Hebert Vargas Alvarez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hebert Vargas Alvarez is (646) 391-9490.
- Does Hebert Vargas Alvarez accept Medicare?
- Hebert Vargas Alvarez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hebert Vargas Alvarez's NPI active?
- Yes — Hebert Vargas Alvarez's NPI (1740584440) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.