MARGARET RIESENBERG-KARGES MD – NPI #1235371725
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

MARGARET RIESENBERG-KARGES is a surgeon located in TUCSON, AZ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1235371725 to MARGARET RIESENBERG-KARGES on March 30, 2009. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her other name MARGARET KARGES. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 05, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MARGARET RIESENBERG-KARGES below.

NPI Profile for
MARGARET RIESENBERG-KARGES

NPI Number
1235371725
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
MARGARET RIESENBERG-KARGES
Other Name: MARGARET KARGES
Credentials
MD
Primary location
6879 N ORACLE RD STE 133
TUCSON, AZ 85704-4285
Phone: (520) 638-8311 Fax: (520) 638-8321
Mailing address
PO BOX 43100
TUCSON, AZ 85733-3100
Phone: (520) 638-8311 Fax: (520) 638-8321
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 05, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 AZ 52314

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
AMR DIRECT ADDRESS
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1850 E INNOVATION PARK DR,
ORO VALLEY, AZ 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
AMR DIRECT ADDRESS
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1850 E INNOVATION PARK DR,
ORO VALLEY, AZ 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2009
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MARGARET RIESENBERG-KARGES is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
      6200 NORTH LA CHOLLA BOULEVARD
      TUCSON, AZ 85741
    • ORO VALLEY HOSPITAL
      1551 EAST TANGERINE ROAD
      ORO VALLEY, AZ 85755

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