RAFAEL E. DURAN VARGAS MD – NPI #1962813360
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

RAFAEL DURAN VARGAS is a surgeon located in LAFAYETTE, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1962813360 to RAFAEL DURAN VARGAS on May 19, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, 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 previously updated about 4 years ago on Sep 08, 2022. 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 RAFAEL DURAN VARGAS below.

NPI Profile for
RAFAEL E. DURAN VARGAS

NPI Number
1962813360
Enumeration Date

(more than 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RAFAEL E. DURAN VARGAS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
5177 MCCARTY LN
LAFAYETTE, IN 47905-8764
Phone: (317) 948-0944 Fax: (317) 222-2092
1 Other location(s):
2715 Murray Ave Apt 822
Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2453
Phone: (787) 402-4035
Mailing address
250 N SHADELAND AVE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46219-4959
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 08, 2022

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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)		 IN 01088534A
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
5177 MCCARTY LN,
LAFAYETTE, IN 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
PONCE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2010
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
RAFAEL DURAN VARGAS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH ARNETT HOSPITAL
      5165 MCCARTY LN
      LAFAYETTE, IN 47905

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