Active NPI 1215955224 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Vargo , MD

Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology • Austin, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Vargo, MD is a certified Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology practicing in Austin, TX. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2000, Dr. Vargo delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 10900 STONELAKE BLVD.

Dr. Vargo maintains professional affiliations with Chi Health Clinic Specialty Llc, Unmc Physicians and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

10900 Stonelake Blvd
Suite 250

Austin, TX 787595795

Telephone 5127955100

Fax 5127955122

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Thompson Human Service Group Inc,. Facility NPI 1871850396

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology in Austin, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

26 Yrs +2.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.1 Yrs

State Avg: 21.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

21 Specialists

Practicing in Austin, TX (328 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

28.6% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

83.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Vargo (26 Years) 26 Yrs

Austin Specialty Average (23.1 Years) 23.1 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
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	3,560	51	$1.00	$0.12
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	147	41	$623.00	$154.83
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	55	52	$56.18	$12.50
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	49	48	$70.43	$16.14
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	49	42	$3260.00	$810.21
36215 Insertion of catheter into chest or arm artery	42	35	$3613.00	$541.45
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	40	34	$556.00	$136.55
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	38	38	$242.57	$62.48
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	31	28	$180.00	$44.62
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	27	26	$4206.00	$1047.59
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	26	26	$103.02	$28.03
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	25	15	$615.04	$93.57
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	23	22	$120.00	$11.40
76080 Imaging for abscess or abnormal drainage tract procedure	23	17	$84.00	$22.66
49424 Injection of contrast through abdominal cavity tube for x-ray study	23	17	$413.70	$23.17
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	21	12	$42.00	$10.20
47000 Needle biopsy of liver through skin	21	21	$891.43	$72.65
49423 Exchange of abdominal cavity drainage catheter using imaging guidance	19	12	$615.00	$56.21
75984 Review by radiologist of image for replacement of stomach or large bowel tube	19	12	$111.30	$34.79
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	19	19	$3200.40	$280.78
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	17	14	$1557.70	$98.15
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	17	17	$350.00	$87.13
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	16	15	$2065.00	$515.17
36573 Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older	16	16	$290.31	$70.60
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	14	14	$2106.09	$234.14
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	14	14	$2473.00	$394.26
38222 Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis	14	13	$434.64	$68.57
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	13	12	$70.00	$24.66
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	12	12	$691.75	$77.42
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	12	12	$139.00	$34.59
50200 Needle biopsy of kidney	12	12	$1283.50	$114.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	7,565	119	$1.00	$0.15
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	401	106	$640.00	$158.69
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	127	107	$3467.00	$855.08
36215 Insertion of catheter into chest or arm artery	105	88	$3793.00	$626.69
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	98	84	$571.00	$140.83
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	85	74	$113.65	$11.46
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	66	62	$184.00	$45.64
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	64	59	$4429.00	$1090.38
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	59	45	$88.00	$12.69
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	51	43	$102.00	$16.41
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	46	43	$2598.00	$392.42
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	46	46	$368.00	$91.25
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	33	30	$2178.00	$540.38
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	31	19	$40.00	$9.87
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	31	28	$1977.00	$233.77
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	30	30	$147.00	$36.36
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	25	16	$1174.00	$291.39
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	21	15	$1093.00	$271.17
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	19	19	$388.74	$61.55
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	19	19	$192.00	$27.93
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	16	16	$632.00	$127.38
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	15	15	$3653.00	$906.63
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	14	13	$643.00	$76.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	11,986	141	$2.00	$0.12
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	499	127	$642.00	$161.08
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	154	128	$3636.00	$912.57
36215 Insertion of catheter into chest or arm artery	142	119	$3955.00	$629.01
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	130	111	$580.00	$144.12
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	94	82	$4631.00	$1150.68
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	86	80	$188.00	$47.21
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	72	65	$381.00	$95.67
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	66	62	$90.00	$12.22
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	54	46	$2271.00	$570.44
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	49	36	$88.00	$13.29
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	45	26	$39.00	$9.79
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	44	39	$2705.00	$369.40
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	43	36	$102.00	$17.88
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	33	32	$148.00	$37.00
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	28	28	$302.00	$68.73
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	23	13	$1125.00	$270.13
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	23	23	$642.00	$129.28
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	21	19	$643.00	$81.83
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	20	18	$2075.85	$248.11
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	19	19	$3827.00	$961.52
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	16	15	$3218.00	$746.47
36581 Replacement of tunneled central venous tube	14	13	$3007.00	$678.12
32408 Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin	12	12	$636.00	$147.75
36903 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and insertion of stent in dialysis segment with review by radiologist	11	11	$16481.00	$4144.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	37,560	260	$2.00	$0.12
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	1,147	228	$678.00	$172.64
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	311	229	$4070.00	$1031.27
36215 Insertion of catheter into chest or arm artery	288	212	$4072.00	$619.22
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	278	205	$594.00	$151.37
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	197	157	$4843.00	$1207.36
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	132	119	$189.00	$47.91
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	121	90	$2465.00	$626.32
J2997 Injection, alteplase recombinant, 1 mg	120	21	$218.00	$87.54
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	93	41	$39.00	$9.62
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	85	77	$375.00	$94.10
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	70	61	$2704.00	$407.37
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	41	40	$142.00	$36.04
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	36	21	$1140.00	$285.87
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	35	32	$90.00	$12.26
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	33	33	$638.00	$138.38
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	21	21	$3195.00	$715.25
36903 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and insertion of stent in dialysis segment with review by radiologist	20	19	$18184.00	$4606.36
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	19	19	$302.00	$71.04
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	19	18	$88.00	$13.71
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	17	17	$3991.00	$984.90
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	16	16	$102.00	$18.42
36905 Excision of blood clot and/or infusion to dissolve blood clot in dialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment, , accessed through the skin, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation, with balloon catheter	13	12	$9094.00	$2308.69
36906 Removal and/or dissolving of blood clot in hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment and placement of stent with review by radiologist	13	11	$22819.00	$5782.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	23,801	186	$3.10	$0.11
37253 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel	683	168	$713.34	$181.87
37252 Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel	188	168	$4287.28	$1091.08
36215 Insertion of catheter into chest or arm artery	177	160	$4002.81	$577.88
75710 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg	162	151	$619.99	$158.05
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	159	146	$110.38	$11.88
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	129	121	$4816.56	$1201.32
J2997 Injection, alteplase recombinant, 1 mg	100	12	$322.80	$87.74
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	95	37	$38.91	$9.79
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	83	78	$187.64	$47.58
36907 Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	77	73	$2557.13	$652.92
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	60	58	$57.59	$14.14
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	59	54	$353.95	$89.80
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	48	47	$67.29	$18.16
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	45	44	$137.00	$34.78
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	44	43	$244.91	$71.05
36901 Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation	27	25	$2585.78	$364.95
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	25	24	$107.17	$30.49
49406 Drainage of fluid collection of abdominal cavity by tube using imaging guidance	22	19	$2359.45	$182.25
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	21	20	$2149.11	$253.83
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	20	11	$719.00	$103.10
76080 Imaging for abscess or abnormal drainage tract procedure	19	17	$120.63	$25.69
49424 Injection of contrast through abdominal cavity tube for x-ray study	19	17	$566.01	$30.76
50200 Needle biopsy of kidney	19	18	$1296.63	$118.09
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	18	18	$3048.00	$744.09
36903 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and insertion of stent in dialysis segment with review by radiologist	18	17	$18630.33	$4787.25
47000 Needle biopsy of liver through skin	17	17	$845.82	$82.59
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	16	16	$644.38	$139.39
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	14	14	$4024.00	$985.68
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	13	13	$3161.83	$320.11
32405 Needle biopsy of lung or chest tissue, accessed through the skin	12	11	$802.83	$85.65
38222 Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis	12	12	$256.67	$78.58
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	12	12	$537.00	$117.75
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	11	11	$786.55	$83.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	264	235	$120.00	$11.80
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	118	105	$47.70	$13.96
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	98	92	$57.80	$17.94
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	70	49	$606.00	$100.02
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	44	42	$2202.90	$249.12
76080 Imaging for abscess or abnormal drainage tract procedure	44	37	$105.86	$25.34
75774 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery	43	15	$58.68	$16.57
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	43	41	$176.40	$71.69
49424 Injection of contrast through abdominal cavity tube for x-ray study	41	35	$494.42	$34.28
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	33	32	$95.60	$31.32
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	31	31	$3303.64	$312.47
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	31	24	$1557.70	$106.97
36247 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch	29	15	$5303.60	$216.25
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	28	28	$470.00	$124.64
36248 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, additional second, third, and beyond	26	11	$455.70	$47.42
75726 Review by radiologist of abdominal artery image	25	15	$204.62	$53.05
49406 Drainage of fluid collection of abdominal cavity by tube using imaging guidance	24	21	$2807.70	$184.39
47536 Replacement of liver duct drainage catheter accessed through the skin with imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation	22	18	$1892.00	$119.24
36581 Replacement of tunneled central venous tube	21	19	$2050.00	$175.79
47000 Needle biopsy of liver through skin	20	19	$934.50	$80.12
49423 Exchange of abdominal cavity drainage catheter using imaging guidance	19	15	$1589.37	$53.32
75984 Review by radiologist of image for replacement of stomach or large bowel tube	19	15	$117.16	$32.11
75635 CT scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast	15	15	$375.90	$115.12
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	15	14	$1068.00	$160.63
49450 Replacement of stomach or large bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast, accessed through the skin	14	13	$1995.00	$57.59
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	14	13	$2805.25	$221.65
36245 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, each first order branch	14	12	$4429.41	$136.13
32405 Needle biopsy of lung or chest tissue, accessed through the skin	13	13	$922.00	$84.33
50200 Needle biopsy of kidney	13	12	$1428.00	$124.25
76000 Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less	12	11	$36.80	$14.73
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	11	11	$760.00	$81.61
49180 Needle biopsy of abdominal cavity growth, accessed through the skin	11	11	$868.40	$71.63
32557 Removal of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling catheter and imaging guidance, accessed through the skin	11	11	$3380.29	$154.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	152	139	$120.00	$11.68
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	108	100	$47.30	$13.55
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	103	99	$57.80	$17.64
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	71	43	$588.97	$100.58
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	56	55	$176.40	$54.74
75774 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery	51	14	$55.70	$15.32
36248 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, additional second, third, and beyond	39	12	$455.70	$41.75
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	38	37	$95.60	$30.63
49424 Injection of contrast through abdominal cavity tube for x-ray study	37	27	$413.70	$31.96
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	36	35	$2202.90	$242.72
76080 Imaging for abscess or abnormal drainage tract procedure	34	26	$84.00	$24.91
32405 Needle biopsy of lung or chest tissue, accessed through the skin	29	29	$881.86	$82.10
49406 Drainage of fluid collection of abdominal cavity by tube using imaging guidance	28	25	$2807.70	$186.48
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	27	27	$3200.40	$307.38
75635 CT scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast	27	27	$375.90	$113.25
36247 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch	27	16	$5303.60	$152.38
75726 Review by radiologist of abdominal artery image	23	15	$176.40	$50.18
47536 Replacement of liver duct drainage catheter accessed through the skin with imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation	21	11	$1892.00	$112.67
36569 Insertion of central venous catheter for infusion, patient 5 years or older	19	18	$830.00	$81.47
49423 Exchange of abdominal cavity drainage catheter using imaging guidance	16	12	$1509.90	$64.21
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	16	16	$470.00	$120.06
47000 Needle biopsy of liver through skin	15	14	$934.50	$68.49
75984 Review by radiologist of image for replacement of stomach or large bowel tube	15	11	$111.30	$33.29
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	15	14	$1557.70	$106.84
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	13	13	$760.00	$92.41
36902 Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist	12	11	$2805.25	$225.65
10022 Fine needle aspiration using imaging guidance	12	11	$372.80	$61.81
36581 Replacement of tunneled central venous tube	12	12	$2050.00	$172.68
49180 Needle biopsy of abdominal cavity growth, accessed through the skin	11	11	$868.40	$78.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	152	133	$57.80	$17.95
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	144	130	$47.30	$13.73
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	76	71	$120.00	$11.64
49424 Injection of contrast through abdominal cavity tube for x-ray study	59	33	$413.70	$28.89
76080 Imaging for abscess or abnormal drainage tract procedure	58	33	$84.00	$25.21
75774 Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery	52	15	$55.70	$16.60
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	52	39	$575.00	$101.93
36558 Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	50	44	$2202.90	$242.31
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	45	45	$95.60	$31.08
47536 Replacement of liver duct drainage catheter accessed through the skin with imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation	43	17	$1892.00	$110.41
77012 Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement	39	37	$176.40	$53.30
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	33	33	$3200.40	$315.00
36569 Insertion of central venous catheter for infusion, patient 5 years or older	30	25	$830.00	$87.70
75726 Review by radiologist of abdominal artery image	30	14	$176.40	$52.77
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	29	28	$1557.70	$102.23
36589 Removal of central venous catheter for infusion	27	25	$470.00	$114.07
49406 Drainage of fluid collection of abdominal cavity by tube using imaging guidance	25	20	$2807.70	$175.76
49423 Exchange of abdominal cavity drainage catheter using imaging guidance	24	13	$1509.90	$63.11
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	24	24	$760.00	$113.92
75984 Review by radiologist of image for replacement of stomach or large bowel tube	23	13	$111.30	$32.42
36247 Insertion of tube into abdominal, pelvic, or leg artery, initial third order branch	22	14	$5303.60	$324.43
32405 Needle biopsy of lung or chest tissue, accessed through the skin	20	20	$825.00	$76.02
36581 Replacement of tunneled central venous tube	18	15	$2050.00	$173.00
75635 CT scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast	18	17	$375.90	$114.05
47000 Needle biopsy of liver through skin	18	18	$934.50	$81.29
49450 Replacement of stomach or large bowel tube using fluoroscopic guidance with contrast, accessed through the skin	17	16	$1995.00	$62.16
50200 Needle biopsy of kidney	15	15	$1428.00	$119.10
10022 Fine needle aspiration using imaging guidance	14	13	$372.80	$61.81
36590 Removal of peripheral venous catheter for infusion	11	11	$890.00	$168.43
38505 Needle biopsy or removal of surface lymph nodes	11	11	$342.30	$58.89

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-07-27

Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2085R0204X

State License MO 2026027839

A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2085R0202X

State License MD D64815

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2085R0204X

State License GA 85159

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Chi Health Clinic Specialty Llc

10 E 31st St, Kearney, NE 688472908

Phone: 3088657100

Unmc Physicians

Emile 42nd St, Omaha, NE 681980001

Phone: 4025594015

Secondary Practice Locations

630 13th St Ste 250

Augusta, GA 309011017

Phone: 7067242500

3624 J Dewey Gray Cir Ste 101

Augusta, GA 309096585

Phone: 7068549932

1201 S Grand Blvd

Saint Louis, MO 631041016

Phone: 3146172000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michael Harper , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Bradley Brenner , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1043214901

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Maegan Kellie Lazaga , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1043691702

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Eric Mahlmann

Physician Assistant

NPI 1043807969

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 November 29, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 29, 2007

Registered at 10900 STONELAKE BLVD, SUITE 250, AUSTIN, TX 787595795 (Tel: 5127955100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 29, 2007

Registered at 10900 STONELAKE BLVD, SUITE 250, AUSTIN, TX 787595795 (Tel: 5127955100)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 29, 2007

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER VARGO, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 29, 2007

Radiology (License #D64815 in MD)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1215955224

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 17, 2006

Last Update: July 27, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

10900 Stonelake Blvd, Suite 250

Austin, TX 787595795

Phone: 5127955100

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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