Christopher Vargas, PA-C
NPI 1922505775 · Medical Physician Assistant · Chula Vista, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Vargas, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Chula Vista, CA (NPI 1922505775).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922505775
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 55263 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
158 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 144 | $83 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 1-2 Muscles20552 | 14 | $48 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $48–$83 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 302 | 91 |
| Pregabalin | 152 | 69 |
| Baclofen | 129 | 61 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 95 | 28 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 32 | 14 |
| Ibuprofen | 29 | 15 |
| Meloxicam | 20 | — |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$225 across 8 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2452 Fenton St Ste C101Chula Vista, CA 91914-3599Phone: (619) 600-5309Fax: (619) 655-4700
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-09
- Last updated
- 2019-04-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Vargas's NPI number?
- Christopher Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922505775, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Vargas's specialty?
- Christopher Vargas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Vargas located?
- Christopher Vargas's practice location on file with NPPES is 2452 Fenton St Ste C203, Chula Vista, CA 91914-3599.
- What is Christopher Vargas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Vargas is (619) 600-5309.
- Does Christopher Vargas accept Medicare?
- Christopher Vargas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Vargas's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Vargas's NPI (1922505775) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.