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Active NPI 1497806111 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stephen Thomas Vargo , MD

Surgery • Las Vegas, NV

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Vargo, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Las Vegas, NV. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 1996, Dr. Vargo delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6020 S JONES BLVD.

Dr. Vargo is affiliated with Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, established patient outpatient office visit, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6020 S Jones Blvd

Las Vegas, NV 891182619

Telephone 7027396467
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Lynn Kowalski Md Ltd Facility NPI 1316984727

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Ohio State University College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Las Vegas, NV

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
30 Yrs +10.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.8 Yrs
State Avg: 28.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
112 Specialists

Practicing in Las Vegas, NV (248 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
13.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
63.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Vargo (30 Years) 30 Yrs
Las Vegas Specialty Average (19.8 Years) 19.8 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
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
27 16 $138.60 $48.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
18 13 $180.60 $65.37
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
16 13 $91.35 $34.87

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-08-03
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MP 0826

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License NV 13258

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License WI 39827

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation

1 Lower Navy Hill Rd, Saipan, MP 96950

Phone: 6702348950

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

4 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Stephanie Wishnev , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

NPI 1043219686

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Lynn Kowalski , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology

NPI 1083613616

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Zanae Jones

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1174360580
Dr. Ren Zhang , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

NPI 1902910052

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 03, 2026

Registered at 6020 S JONES BLVD, LAS VEGAS, NV 891182619 (Tel: 7027396467)

NPI Profile Active August 31, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 31, 2017

Registered at 6020 S JONES BLVD, LAS VEGAS, NV 89118 (Tel: 7027375021)

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Updated Practice Location August 31, 2017

Registered at 3150 N TENAYA WAY, 550, LAS VEGAS, NV 891280443 (Tel: 7026489400)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 31, 2017

Recorded as STEPHEN VARGO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 31, 2017

Surgery (License #39827 in WI)

NPI Profile Active February 28, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 28, 2012

Registered at 3150 N TENAYA WAY, 550, LAS VEGAS, NV 891280443 (Tel: 7026489400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 28, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 50204, HENDERSON, NV 890160204 (Tel: 7026489400)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 28, 2012

Recorded as STEPHEN VARGO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 28, 2012

Surgery (License #13258 in NV)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 16, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497806111
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 16, 2007
Last Update: August 03, 2026
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

6020 S Jones Blvd

Las Vegas, NV 89118

Phone: 7027375021

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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