Quick answers
- Does Alvin John Vargas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alvin John 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 Alvin John Vargas see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 180 Original Medicare patients and 595 services for Alvin John Vargas. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alvin John Vargas's NPI number?
- 1457889370. 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 Alvin John 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 | 180 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 595 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 82 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)144 services
- Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems (96127)129 services
- Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes (99483)59 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)51 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis63%
- Depression51%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia49%
- Anxiety44%
Hospitals where Alvin John Vargas works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alvin John 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.
- Beaumont Hospital - DearbornDearborn, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230020
- St Joe Mercy Hospital System LivoniaLivonia, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230002
- Trinity Health Ann Arbor HospitalAnn Arbor, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230156
- Trinity Health Livingston HospitalBrighton, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230069
- Trinity Health Oakland HospitalPontiac, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230029
Practice locations
Addresses where Alvin John Vargas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5361 McAuley DrYpsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 712‑1300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alvin John Vargas as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Iha Health Services Corporation1,168 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Geriatric Medicinealso
Other family doctors in Ypsilanti
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ypsilanti, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Iha Health Services Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 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) | 1457889370 |
| 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