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Pediatric Medicine

Ileana Vargas, MD

Sees patients in New York, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Ileana Vargas, MD is a pediatrician at 161 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032. Phone: (212) 305-8559. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1215904297. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Pediatrician (Medicare lists Pediatric Medicine)
  • Address: 161 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (212) 305‑8559
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
  • Medical school: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University · graduated 1986 (40 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ileana 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 Ileana Vargas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ileana 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.
What is Ileana Vargas's NPI number?
1215904297. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York2,296 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other clinicians in Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolAlbert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1215904297
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians