Laura-Catherine Vargo, MD
NPI 1861805152 · Dermatology Physician · Gretna, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura-Catherine Vargo, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Gretna, NE (NPI 1861805152).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861805152
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33680 (NE)
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
12 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
369 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 | 103 | $6 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 59 | $102 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 52 | $42 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 45 | $85 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 27 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 26 | 17 |
| Ketoconazole | 25 | 14 |
| Finasteride | 23 | — |
| Hydrocortisone | 12 | 11 |
| Efinaconazolebrand: Jublia | 12 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$776 across 39 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
- 2014-06-04
- Last updated
- 2023-07-24
- Certified
- 2023-07-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura-Catherine Vargo's NPI number?
- Laura-Catherine Vargo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861805152, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura-Catherine Vargo's specialty?
- Laura-Catherine Vargo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laura-Catherine Vargo located?
- Laura-Catherine Vargo's practice location on file with NPPES is 11717 Bryan Street, Gretna, NE 68028.
- What is Laura-Catherine Vargo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura-Catherine Vargo is (402) 281-9080.
- Does Laura-Catherine Vargo accept Medicare?
- Laura-Catherine Vargo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura-Catherine Vargo's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura-Catherine Vargo's NPI (1861805152) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.