Quick answers
- Does Herschel D. Vargas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Herschel D. 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 Herschel D. Vargas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 179 Original Medicare patients and 328 services for Herschel D. Vargas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Herschel D. Vargas's NPI number?
- 1376507418. 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 Herschel D. 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 patients | 179 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 328 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)51 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)45 services
- Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk (G0105)30 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)29 services
- Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope (46600)28 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis37%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)36%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Diabetes26%
Hospitals where Herschel D. Vargas works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Herschel D. 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.
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
- Ochsner Medical Center-HancockBay Saint Louis, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250162
- Slidell Memorial HospitalSlidell, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190040
- St Tammany Parish HospitalCovington, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190045
Practice locations
Addresses where Herschel D. Vargas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1000 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 70433 (985) 875‑2828
- 1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3000
- 1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3470
- 71380 Hwy 21Covington, LA 70433 (985) 661‑3534
- 900 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 70433 (985) 249‑2383
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Herschel D. Vargas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) doctors in Louisiana →
Other colorectal surgeons in Louisiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ochsner Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Virginia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376507418 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians