Dr Richard J Vargo, DMD - Medicare Dentist in Pittsburgh, PA

Dr Richard J Vargo, DMD is a medicare enrolled "Dentist - Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology" provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Oral Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Ssm Health Care Group and his current practice location is 3501 Terrace St Ste 3189, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (412) 648-9100.

Dr Richard J Vargo is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number DS040417) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1083082515.

Contact Information

Dr Richard J Vargo, DMD
3501 Terrace St Ste 3189,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2523
(412) 648-9100
(412) 383-7862

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Richard J Vargo
GenderMale
SpecialityOral Surgery
Experience9 Years
Location3501 Terrace St Ste 3189, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Richard J Vargo graduated from medical school in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1083082515
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/15/2015
  • Last Update Date: 03/21/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820425705
  • Enrollment ID: I20200305002851

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard J Vargo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1083082515NPI-NPPES
400078066MedicaidMO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
122300000XDentist 2018015359 (Missouri)Secondary
122300000XDentist DS040417 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
1223P0106XDentist - Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology 2018015359 (Missouri)Secondary
1223P0106XDentist - Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology DS040417 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Louis University HospitalSaint louis, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ssm Health Care Group0143608372690

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Richard J Vargo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSsm Health Care Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306589544
PECOS PAC ID: 0143608372
Enrollment ID: O20220531002655

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Richard J Vargo is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Richard J Vargo, DMD
1500 Park Ave,
Saint Louis, MO 63104-3024

Ph: (412) 608-0320
Dr Richard J Vargo, DMD
3501 Terrace St Ste 3189,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2523

Ph: (412) 648-9100

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