Christopher Vargas, NP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Wilmington, CA

Christopher Vargas, NP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Wilmington, California. He graduated from nursing school in 2022 and has 4 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. He is a member of the group practice The Institute For Family Health and his current practice location is 1334 N Avalon Blvd, Wilmington, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (310) 835-4000.

Christopher Vargas is licensed to practice in California (license number 95036464) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1831818533.

Contact Information

Christopher Vargas, NP
1334 N Avalon Blvd,
Wilmington, CA 90744-2639
(310) 835-4000
(310) 835-4012

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Provider's Profile

Full NameChristopher Vargas
GenderMale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience4 Years
Location1334 N Avalon Blvd, Wilmington, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher Vargas graduated from nursing school in 2022
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831818533
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/25/2022
  • Last Update Date: 06/02/2026
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3375929961
  • Enrollment ID: I20221005001848

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Vargas such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831818533NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
163W00000XRegistered Nurse 853793 (New York)Secondary
163W00000XRegistered Nurse 95413282 (California)Secondary
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family 350266 (New York)Secondary
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family 95036464 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Institute For Family Health9234048588196

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher Vargas allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Institute For Family Health
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295729408
PECOS PAC ID: 9234048588
Enrollment ID: O20040417000313

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher Vargas is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher Vargas, NP
1334 N Avalon Blvd,
Wilmington, CA 90744-2639

Ph: (310) 835-4000
Christopher Vargas, NP
1334 N Avalon Blvd,
Wilmington, CA 90744-2639

Ph: (310) 835-4000

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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