Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Albert Vargas, M.D.
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Sandusky, OH
- NPI 1861466864
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 86.1 / 100 · 2023
- 36 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
703 Tyler St, Suite 150
Sandusky, OH 448703367
(419) 625-8722 - Mailing address
-
P.O. Box 378
Sandusky, OH 448710378
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 29, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 1990 — 36 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Ohio #35.078979
- Medicaid
- OH #2237743
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861466864. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
523
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$68,114
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 119 | 27 | $61 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 105 | 64 | $87 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 83 | 83 | $160 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 57 | 54 | $171 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 55 | 29 | $117 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 38 | 37 | $124 | |
45378 |
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 23 | 22 | $172 | |
47563 |
Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope | 15 | 15 | $683 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 15 | 15 | $109 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 13 | 13 | $131 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Sandusky Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 52. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$575
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biotissue Holdings INC. | 2 | $402.02 | |
| Sirius Medical Systems | 1 | $51.17 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $32.95 | |
| Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated | 1 | $29.46 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $23.79 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $22.01 | |
| Avanos Medical | 1 | $13.50 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
151
Patients
101
Total drug cost
$663
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 119 | 101 | $484 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 17 | 0 | $79 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 15 | 0 | $100 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Albert Vargas's medical specialty?
Dr. Albert Vargas practices Surgery Physician in Sandusky, OH.
Where does Dr. Albert Vargas practice?
Dr. Albert Vargas practices at 703 Tyler St, Sandusky, OH 448703367. Office phone: 4196258722.
What is Dr. Albert Vargas's NPI?
Dr. Albert Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861466864, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Albert Vargas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Albert Vargas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Albert Vargas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.