Dr Hugo E Vargas, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Scottsdale, AZ

Dr Hugo E Vargas, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Scottsdale, Arizona. He graduated from medical school in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Mayo Clinic - Arizona and his current practice location is 13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (480) 301-8000.

Dr Hugo E Vargas is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 27561) 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 1730164260.

Contact Information

Dr Hugo E Vargas, MD
13400 E Shea Blvd,
Scottsdale, AZ 85259-5452
(480) 301-8000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Hugo E Vargas
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience33 Years
Location13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, Arizona
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 Hugo E Vargas graduated from medical school in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730164260
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 10/05/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9436290608
  • Enrollment ID: I20100111000015

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Hugo E Vargas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730164260NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 27561 (Arizona)Primary
207RI0008XInternal Medicine - Hepatology 46140 (Minnesota)Secondary
207RI0008XInternal Medicine - Hepatology 10547 (Nevada)Secondary
207RI0008XInternal Medicine - Hepatology 187577-1205 (Utah)Secondary
207RI0008XInternal Medicine - Hepatology 27561 (Arizona)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mayo Clinic HospitalPhoenix, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mayo Clinic - Arizona70128299301400

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 Hugo E Vargas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMayo Clinic Arizona
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558332494
PECOS PAC ID: 7012829930
Enrollment ID: O20031105000782

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 Hugo E Vargas 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 Hugo E Vargas, MD
13400 E Shea Blvd,
Scottsdale, AZ 85259-5452

Ph: (480) 301-8000
Dr Hugo E Vargas, MD
13400 E Shea Blvd,
Scottsdale, AZ 85259-5452

Ph: (480) 301-8000

Reviews and Comments


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Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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