Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Frank Vargo, D.P.M.

Foot Surgery Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies · Strongsville, OH

  • NPI 1659373496
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
18181 Pearl RD, Suite B-200
Strongsville, OH 441366949
(440) 816-4999
fax (440) 816-5973

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 31, 2011
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213ES0131X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Ohio #36-00-2252-V
Medicaid
OH #0615623

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659373496. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
839
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$47,333
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 420 172 $42
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 108 50 $77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 87 60 $86
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 70 70 $107
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views 68 61 $32
11055 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth 47 22 $66
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails 27 22 $31
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 12 11 $35

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Strongsville Foot Surgery Podiatrist, average services per provider: 106. This provider delivers 7.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$49
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Treace Medical Concepts, INC. 1 $28.52
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $20.76

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$49

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
136
Patients
97
Total drug cost
$3,159
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ciclopirox (Ciclopirox Olamine) Brand 83 52 $2,707
Cephalexin Generic 31 26 $243
Mupirocin Generic 22 19 $210

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Frank Vargo's medical specialty?
Dr. Frank Vargo practices Foot Surgery Podiatrist in Strongsville, OH.
Where does Dr. Frank Vargo practice?
Dr. Frank Vargo practices at 18181 Pearl RD, Strongsville, OH 441366949. Office phone: 4408164999.
What is Dr. Frank Vargo's NPI?
Dr. Frank Vargo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659373496, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Frank Vargo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Frank Vargo accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Frank Vargo commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (HCPCS 11721); Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (HCPCS 11056); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.