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- 10121 Pine Ave, Truckee, CA 96161
About Dr. Vargas
Nicholas R. Vargas, MD practices radiology in Truckee, CA. Nicholas is a 2019 graduate of University of Nevada School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Nicholas provided 53 services to 50 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of abdomen, 1 view and ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740740919.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (530) 587-6011
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10121 PINE AVE
Truckee, CA 96161
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Radiology (Unspecified) generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Appendicitis
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Fatty liver disease
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Ovarian cysts
- Severe stomach pain
Bone Health
Brain & Spine
- Brain aneurysm
- Spondylolisthesis
- Water On Baby's Brain
Breast
- Breast lump or mass
Cancer & Tumors
- Brain tumor
Chest & Lungs
- Persistent cough
- Suspicious Lung Spot
Digestive
- Acute pancreatitis
- Liver Lesions
Foot & Ankle
General
- Skin lump or bump
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Head & Brain
Head & Face
Injuries
Joint & Muscle
- Hip pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Shoulder Pain
Joints & Orthopedics
- Avascular necrosis of the hip
- Baker's Cyst
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sacroiliac joint pain
- Stress fracture
- Tennis elbow
- Torn meniscus
Neck & Thyroid
- Thyroid nodule
Nerves & Neuropathy
Pelvic & Reproductive
Spine & Back
Vascular
- Aortic aneurysm
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
- Peripheral artery disease
- Varicose veins
Procedures & services
Biopsies
- Liver biopsy
- Lung Biopsy
Biopsy
- Breast biopsy
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Bone Health
Breast Imaging
- Breast Ultrasound
- Mammogram
CT Scan
- Abdominal CT Scan
- Chest CT Scan
- CT angiogram
- Emergency CT scan
- Head CT Scan
- Heart Calcium Scan
Diagnostic Scans
- Ankle MRI
- Bone Scan
- CT Scan With Contrast
- Hip MRI
- Kidney ultrasound
- Low-Dose Lung CT
- Neck CT Scan
- Open MRI
- Pelvic CT Scan
- Pelvic MRI
Interventional Radiology
- Lumbar puncture
- Uterine fibroid embolization
- Vein ablation
MRI
- Back MRI
- Brain MRI
- Joint injection with dye
- Knee MRI
- MRI Scan
- Neck MRI
- Prostate MRI
- Shoulder MRI
Nuclear Medicine
- PET Scan
Pain Relief Procedures
- Guided epidural injection
- Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injection
Specialized Imaging
- Barium Swallow
- Hysterosalpingogram consultation
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Soft tissue ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
X-Ray
- Chest X-Ray
- X-ray
X-Rays
- Foot X-Ray
- Knee X-Ray
- Spine X-Ray
- Upper GI Series
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
53 services · 50 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
37 | Less often than most peers in Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Radiology |
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.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of Nevada School of Medicine 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2019 at University of Nevada School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Vargas's specialty?
Dr. Vargas is a radiologist in Truckee, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Vargas?
Dr. Vargas is listed at 10121 Pine Ave, Truckee, CA 96161. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Vargas?
The number on file is (530) 587-6011. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Vargas?
Dr. Vargas's National Provider Identifier is 1740740919. 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. Vargas's medical education?
Dr. Vargas attended University of Nevada School of Medicine, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Vargas have?
Dr. Vargas has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Vargas known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Vargas performs imaging including x-ray of abdomen, 1 view and ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Vargas's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Vargas. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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