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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 .
- Primary practice
-
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 559052621
(507) 284-2511 - Additional location
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55 Fruit St, Grb-425, Department of Surgery
Boston, MA 021142621
(617) 726-2800
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
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.