CHRISTOPHER VARGO, M.D.
Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · AUSTIN, TX
Individual Active NPI 1215955224
Medicare payment data Part B · 2024
| Year | Beneficiaries | Services | Submitted | Allowed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 349 | 4,789 | $1,444,792 | $249,336 | $197,228 |
| 2023 | 321 | 9,612 | $2,708,203 | $558,678 | $443,500 |
| 2022 | 334 | 13,992 | $3,232,645 | $700,851 | $555,641 |
Top procedures (2024)
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Avg allowed | Avg paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q9967 | Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 3,560 | $0 | $0 |
| 37253 | Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel | 147 | $155 | $123 |
| 76937 | Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | 55 | $13 | $10 |
| 37252 | Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel | 49 | $810 | $646 |
| 77001 | Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | 49 | $16 | $13 |
| 36215 | Insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch | 42 | $541 | $423 |
| 75710 | Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image | 40 | $137 | $109 |
| 77012 | Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement | 38 | $62 | $48 |
| 99152 | Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | 31 | $45 | $36 |
| 36902 | Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | 27 | $1,048 | $816 |
| 76942 | Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | 26 | $28 | $22 |
| 49083 | Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | 25 | $94 | $75 |
Taxonomy & licensure
| Specialty | Code | Primary | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician | 2085R0204X | ✓ | 85159 | GA |
| Diagnostic Radiology Physician | 2085R0202X | D64815 | MD |
Medicare eligibility
- Part B
- Yes
- DME
- Yes
- Home health
- Yes
- Power mobility
- Yes
- Hospice
- Yes
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Source: NPPES (public domain) and CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners data. Not affiliated with CMS, NPPES, or any government agency.