Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Jill Vargo, M.D.
Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Asheville, NC
- NPI 1205899143
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
- 42 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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4 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Suite 200
Asheville, NC 288031700
(828) 258-9533
fax (828) 253-4434
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 28, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 1984 — 42 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RR0500X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #37965
- Medicaid
- NC #8984798
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1205899143. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
159,308
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$2,187,265
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3262 |
Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg | 37,160 | 19 | $6 | |
J1602 |
Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use | 35,650 | 69 | $13 | |
J3111 |
Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg | 27,720 | 36 | $10 | |
J0717 |
Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) | 25,600 | 15 | $5 | |
J0129 |
Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) | 15,200 | 36 | $42 | |
J0897 |
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | 10,441 | 131 | $23 | |
82565 |
Blood creatinine level | 688 | 298 | $5 | |
85652 |
Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated | 677 | 273 | $3 | |
86140 |
Measurement c-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation | 676 | 273 | $5 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 671 | 274 | $8 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 2,848. This provider delivers 56× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$33,555
Transactions
103
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 28 | $19,189.47 | |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 24 | $12,626.59 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 33 | $1,294.51 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 3 | $74.15 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $53.94 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 2 | $46.30 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 2 | $45.37 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 2 | $30.32 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $30.12 | |
| Organon Llc | 1 | $29.35 | |
| UCB, Inc. | 1 | $22.19 | |
| SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | 1 | $21.38 | |
| Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc | 1 | $20.90 | |
| GENZYME CORPORATION | 1 | $20.61 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 1 | $18.34 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,118
Patients
646
Total drug cost
$684,478
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | Generic | 583 | 123 | $29,509 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 528 | 106 | $15,645 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 346 | 50 | $3,040 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 310 | 84 | $2,220 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 227 | 70 | $2,223 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 226 | 47 | $6,381 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 214 | 47 | $916 |
| Sulfasalazine Dr (Sulfasalazine) | Brand | 129 | 23 | $5,083 |
| Leflunomide | Generic | 113 | 22 | $4,282 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | Generic | 88 | 13 | $280 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Jill Vargo's medical specialty?
Dr. Jill Vargo practices Rheumatology Physician in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Jill Vargo practice?
Dr. Jill Vargo practices at 4 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Asheville, NC 288031700. Office phone: 8282589533.
What is Dr. Jill Vargo's NPI?
Dr. Jill Vargo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205899143, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Jill Vargo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Jill Vargo accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Jill Vargo commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J3262); Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (HCPCS J1602); Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg (HCPCS J3111). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.