Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Carlos Vargas, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Asheville, NC
- NPI 1912983891
- Accepts Medicare
- 30 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
90 Southside Ave, Suite 350
Asheville, NC 288014160
(828) 277-4810
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 8, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #9900375
- Medicaid
- NC #891205Q
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1912983891. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,613
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$252,275
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 612 | 289 | $71 | |
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 561 | 196 | $71 | |
99309 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | 457 | 209 | $101 | |
99309 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | 353 | 132 | $101 | |
99306 |
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 220 | 197 | $173 | |
99305 |
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 173 | 162 | $127 | |
99310 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 62 | 50 | $146 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 57 | 54 | $72 | |
99315 |
Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 47 | 46 | $78 | |
99310 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 34 | 27 | $146 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 50 peers in this city , average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$191
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 5 | $133.36 | |
| Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 2 | $57.75 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
11,866
Patients
1,694
Total drug cost
$550,239
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 1,462 | 169 | $22,849 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 1,244 | 112 | $336,013 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 1,165 | 152 | $10,808 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 834 | 127 | $19,705 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 787 | 137 | $10,768 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 720 | 102 | $11,559 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 715 | 100 | $8,398 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Generic | 694 | 87 | $9,313 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 678 | 98 | $8,101 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 657 | 108 | $9,865 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Carlos Vargas's medical specialty?
Dr. Carlos Vargas practices Family Medicine Physician in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Carlos Vargas practice?
Dr. Carlos Vargas practices at 90 Southside Ave, Asheville, NC 288014160. Office phone: 8282774810.
What is Dr. Carlos Vargas's NPI?
Dr. Carlos Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912983891, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carlos Vargas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carlos Vargas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carlos Vargas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.