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Christopher Vargo, M.D. practices diagnostic radiology in Austin, TX. Christopher is also listed as specializing in vascular & interventional radiology. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 644 Medicare patients across 4,337 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (512) 795-5100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10900 STONELAKE BLVD SUITE 250
Austin, TX 78759
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,337 services · 644 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel | Procedure | 37253 |
147 |
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel | Procedure | 37252 |
49 |
| Insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch | Procedure | 36215 |
42 |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36902 |
27 |
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49083 |
25 |
| Injection of contrast through abdominal cavity tube for x-ray study | Procedure | 49424 |
23 |
| Needle biopsy of liver through skin | Procedure | 47000 |
21 |
| Exchange of abdominal cavity drainage tube using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49423 |
19 |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
19 |
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
17 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other diagnostic radiology specialists at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other diagnostic radiology specialists in Austin 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Vargo's specialty?
Dr. Vargo is a diagnostic radiology in Austin, TX. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Vargo?
Dr. Vargo is listed at 10900 STONELAKE BLVD SUITE 250, Austin, TX 78759. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Vargo?
The number on file is (512) 795-5100. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Vargo's NPI number?
Dr. Vargo's National Provider Identifier is 1215955224. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Vargo's medical education?
Dr. Vargo attended Other, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Vargo been practicing?
Dr. Vargo has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Vargo known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Vargo performs procedures including ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel, ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel and insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access and fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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