Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Hebert Vargas Alvarez, MD
Nuclear Medicine Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Specialist · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · New York, NY
- NPI 1740584440
- Accepts Medicare
- 24 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1275 York Ave
New York, NY 100656007
(646) 391-9490
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 24, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2002 — 24 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207U00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- New York #264982 · New York #P78008
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740584440. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
9,318
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$260,746
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A9585 |
Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml | 4,902 | 54 | $0 | |
Q9967 |
Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 3,489 | 33 | $0 | |
78815 |
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan | 176 | 150 | $375 | |
A9595 |
Piflufolastat f-18, diagnostic, 1 millicurie | 129 | 13 | $614 | |
72197 |
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast | 128 | 82 | $173 | |
74177 |
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 72 | 44 | $168 | |
71260 |
Ct scan of chest with contrast | 70 | 42 | $65 | |
74183 |
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast | 49 | 30 | $188 | |
72195 |
Mri scan of pelvis without contrast | 43 | 43 | $79 | |
72197 |
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast | 41 | 41 | $118 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in New York Nuclear Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 272. This provider delivers 34× the peer median.Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Hebert Vargas Alvarez's medical specialty?
Dr. Hebert Vargas Alvarez practices Nuclear Medicine Physician in New York, NY.
Where does Dr. Hebert Vargas Alvarez practice?
Dr. Hebert Vargas Alvarez practices at 1275 York Ave, New York, NY 100656007. Office phone: 6463919490.
What is Dr. Hebert Vargas Alvarez's NPI?
Dr. Hebert Vargas Alvarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740584440, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Hebert Vargas Alvarez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Hebert Vargas Alvarez accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Hebert Vargas Alvarez commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (HCPCS A9585); Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967); Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan (HCPCS 78815). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.