Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Luis Tapias Vargas, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Rochester, MN

  • NPI 1922391143
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 559052621
(507) 284-2511
Additional location
55 Fruit St, Grb-425, Department of Surgery
Boston, MA 021142621
(617) 726-2800

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 28, 2020
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Minnesota #68384 · Massachusetts #252766 · Massachusetts #275210

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1922391143. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
186
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$44,599
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 46 46 $110
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 36 36 $72
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 33 32 $56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 26 22 $90
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope 19 19 $191
43281 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope 14 14 $1,439
32666 Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope 12 12 $748

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in Rochester Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 27. This provider delivers 6.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$48
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 1 $28.98
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $18.82

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$48

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Luis Tapias Vargas's medical specialty?
Dr. Luis Tapias Vargas practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Rochester, MN.
Where does Dr. Luis Tapias Vargas practice?
Dr. Luis Tapias Vargas practices at 200 1St St Sw, Rochester, MN 559052621. Office phone: 5072842511.
What is Dr. Luis Tapias Vargas's NPI?
Dr. Luis Tapias Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922391143, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Luis Tapias Vargas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Luis Tapias Vargas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Luis Tapias Vargas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99202); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.