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John J Vargo, MD is a healthcare provider in Independence, OH specialising in gastroenterology. John trained at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, graduating in 1985.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Vargo's specialty?
Dr. Vargo is a gastroenterology in Independence, OH. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GASTROENTEROLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Vargo?
Dr. Vargo is listed at 6000 W CREEK RD SUITE 10, Independence, OH 44131. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Dr. Vargo?
The number on file is (216) 986-1314. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Vargo?
Dr. Vargo's National Provider Identifier is 1992756795. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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What is Dr. Vargo's medical education?
Dr. Vargo attended University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Vargo have?
Dr. Vargo has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, 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 biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, destruction of polyp or growth of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (216) 986-1314
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6000 W CREEK RD SUITE 10
Independence, OH 44131
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
298 services · 252 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
100 |
| Destruction of polyp or growth of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43270 |
49 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
28 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
19 |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
17 |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
15 |
| Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth | Procedure | 43237 |
13 |
| Review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope | Imaging | 74328 |
13 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
20 |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | Billing code | G0121 |
13 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other gastroenterology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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Also at this address 4
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Trained at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 8
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Class of 1985 at University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in OH who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.