Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Lauren Vargo, PA-C
Dermatology Physician (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Medical Physician Assistant · Columbia, SC
- NPI 1689625808
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
- 21 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1706 Saint Julian Pl
Columbia, SC 292042410
(803) 771-7506
fax (803) 771-9455
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 28, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 2005 — 21 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207N00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #1092
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689625808. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
6,781
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$336,975
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 2,028 | 354 | $5 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 1,454 | 835 | $72 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 808 | 523 | $38 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 559 | 454 | $67 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 490 | 369 | $87 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 253 | 174 | $102 | |
11103 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | 196 | 127 | $40 | |
96900 |
Application of ultraviolet light to skin | 177 | 16 | $19 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 136 | 44 | $1 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 125 | 111 | $45 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 333. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$3,740
Transactions
160
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 25 | $799.54 | |
| UCB, Inc. | 18 | $599.25 | |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 28 | $545.59 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 19 | $304.43 | |
| GENZYME CORPORATION | 18 | $260.05 | |
| Dermavant Sciences, Inc. | 20 | $248.03 | |
| Incyte Corporation | 3 | $199.64 | |
| SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. | 7 | $199.19 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 5 | $101.11 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | 4 | $98.74 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 5 | $90.61 | |
| LEO Pharma Inc. | 2 | $47.59 | |
| Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 2 | $46.66 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $44.22 | |
| Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 2 | $44.01 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
720
Patients
409
Total drug cost
$252,422
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 109 | 64 | $3,127 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 100 | 72 | $1,876 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 91 | 57 | $3,853 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 88 | 67 | $765 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | Generic | 74 | 47 | $4,231 |
| Ammonium Lactate | Generic | 52 | 33 | $1,087 |
| Fluorouracil | Generic | 35 | 34 | $2,781 |
| Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) | Brand | 34 | 20 | $740 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | Generic | 30 | 15 | $445 |
| Acitretin | Generic | 20 | 0 | $10,189 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Lauren Vargo's medical specialty?
Dr. Lauren Vargo practices Dermatology Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Lauren Vargo practice?
Dr. Lauren Vargo practices at 1706 Saint Julian Pl, Columbia, SC 292042410. Office phone: 8037717506.
What is Dr. Lauren Vargo's NPI?
Dr. Lauren Vargo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689625808, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lauren Vargo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lauren Vargo accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lauren Vargo commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.