Active NPI 1407910375 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Joe A. Vargas , OD

Optometrist • Ukiah, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Joe Vargas, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Ukiah, CA. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1996, Dr. Vargas delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 789 S DORA ST.

Dr. Vargas is affiliated with Joe A Vargas O D Professional Corporation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

789 S Dora St

Ukiah, CA 954825335

Telephone 7074628363

Fax 7074628366

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Joe A Vargas O D Professional Corporation Facility NPI 1841592052

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Ukiah, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs +11.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.2 Yrs

State Avg: 21.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

12 Specialists

Practicing in Ukiah, CA (8588 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

8.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Vargas (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Ukiah Specialty Average (18.2 Years) 18.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	157	126	$110.00	$92.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$110.00	$109.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	132	119	$110.00	$92.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	53	$110.00	$108.88
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	14	14	$70.00	$66.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	111	103	$100.00	$93.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	52	$100.00	$99.61
92250 Photography of the retina	13	13	$70.00	$38.59
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	11	$70.00	$66.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	130	115	$100.00	$95.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	58	$100.00	$100.00
92250 Photography of the retina	17	17	$70.00	$40.59
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	12	11	$70.00	$67.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	110	97	$100.00	$78.26
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	44	$100.00	$99.86
92250 Photography of the retina	29	29	$70.00	$47.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	113	102	$100.00	$76.78
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	49	$100.00	$99.01
92250 Photography of the retina	13	13	$70.00	$52.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	98	98	$100.00	$98.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	88	84	$100.00	$71.55
92250 Photography of the retina	23	23	$66.96	$55.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	135	135	$100.00	$97.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	85	80	$100.00	$71.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA 10744T

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Joe A Vargas O D Professional Corporation

789 S Dora St, Ukiah, CA 954825335

Phone: 7074628363

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 789 S DORA ST, UKIAH, CA 954825335 (Tel: 7074628363)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at 789 S DORA ST, UKIAH, CA 954825335 (Tel: 7074628363)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as JOE VARGAS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Optometrist (License #10744T in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1407910375

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: December 21, 2006

Last Update: July 09, 2007

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

789 S Dora St

Ukiah, CA 954825335

Phone: 7074628363

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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