Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Catherine Vargas, ARNP

Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Lakeland, FL

  • NPI 1598124984
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 338054543
(863) 687-1321
fax (863) 603-6534
Mailing address
1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Managed Care Dept.
Lakeland, FL 33805

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 17, 2021
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LF0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ARNP9228765

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598124984. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
273
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$24,645
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 127 57 $101
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 81 34 $67
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 65 64 $97

In context: peer comparison

Among 52 peers in Lakeland Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 102. This provider delivers 2.7× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Catherine Vargas's medical specialty?
Dr. Catherine Vargas practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Lakeland, FL.
Where does Dr. Catherine Vargas practice?
Dr. Catherine Vargas practices at 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 338054543. Office phone: 8636871321.
What is Dr. Catherine Vargas's NPI?
Dr. Catherine Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598124984, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Catherine Vargas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Catherine Vargas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Catherine Vargas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.