John J Vargo, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Independence, OH

John J Vargo, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Independence, Ohio. He went to University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Cleveland Clinic Foundation and his current practice location is 6000 W Creek Rd, Suite 10, Independence, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (216) 986-1314.

John J Vargo is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35059919V) 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 1992756795.

Contact Information

John J Vargo, MD
6000 W Creek Rd, Suite 10,
Independence, OH 44131-2139
(216) 986-1314
(216) 986-1191

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJohn J Vargo
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience39 Years
Location6000 W Creek Rd, Independence, Ohio
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:
  • John J Vargo attended and graduated from University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And Dentistry in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992756795
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193736684
  • Enrollment ID: I20060516000003

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John J Vargo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992756795NPI-NPPES
0744190MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 35059919V (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OHHospital
Hillcrest HospitalMayfield heights, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cleveland Clinic Foundation18502035555680

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. John J Vargo allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679525919
PECOS PAC ID: 1850203555
Enrollment ID: O20031103000049

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. John 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
John J Vargo, MD
9500 Euclid Ave,
Cleveland, OH 44195-0001

Ph: (800) 223-2273
John J Vargo, MD
6000 W Creek Rd, Suite 10,
Independence, OH 44131-2139

Ph: (216) 986-1314

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