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Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)

Gabriela M. Vargas, MD

Works at hospitals in Puyallup, WA · Tacoma, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Gabriela M. Vargas, MD is a colorectal surgeon at 407 14th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98372. Phone: (253) 697-1962. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Gabriela M. Vargas had 79 Original Medicare patients and 203 services. NPI 1194991570. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Gabriela M. Vargas, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Gabriela M. Vargas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gabriela M. Vargas accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Gabriela M. Vargas see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 79 Original Medicare patients and 203 services for Gabriela M. Vargas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Gabriela M. Vargas's NPI number?
1194991570. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Gabriela M. Vargas, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients79
Services billed to Medicare203
Different services or procedures44
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope (46600)39 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)25 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)16 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure72%
  • High cholesterol62%
  • Arthritis47%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)30%
  • Anxiety29%
  • Depression23%

Hospitals where Gabriela M. Vargas works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gabriela M. Vargas at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Gabriela M. Vargas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 407 14th Ave SEPuyallup, WA 98372 (253) 697‑1962
  • 4700 Point Fosdick DrGig Harbor, WA 98335

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Gabriela M. Vargas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Multicare Health System2,325 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) doctors in Washington →

Other colorectal surgeons in Washington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Multicare Health System

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Utah School Of Medicine
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1194991570
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians