Norberto Vargas, MD
NPI 1861410995 · Pain Medicine Physician · Paris, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Norberto Vargas, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician provider in Paris, TX (NPI 1861410995).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861410995
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L6694 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
510 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 | 225 | $122 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 96 | $12 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 86 | $72 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 38 | $159 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 19 | $71 |
| Alcohol And/Or Substance (other Than Tobacco) Misuse Structured Assessment (e.g., Audit, Dast), and Intervention, Greater Than 30 Minutes |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 3,217 | 866 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 473 | 139 |
| Fentanyl | 301 | 57 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 244 | 84 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 138 | 44 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 101 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$202 across 4 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
- 2006-07-17
- Last updated
- 2022-09-19
- Certified
- 2022-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Norberto Vargas's NPI number?
- Norberto Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861410995, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Norberto Vargas's specialty?
- Norberto Vargas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Norberto Vargas located?
- Norberto Vargas's practice location on file with NPPES is 2895 Lewis Ln, Paris, TX 75460-9331.
- What is Norberto Vargas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Norberto Vargas is (972) 203-3600.
- Does Norberto Vargas accept Medicare?
- Norberto Vargas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Norberto Vargas's NPI active?
- Yes — Norberto Vargas's NPI (1861410995) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.