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Diagnostic Radiology

Hebert A. Vargas Alvarez, MD

Works at hospitals in Patchogue, NY · New York, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Hebert A. Vargas Alvarez, MD is a radiologist at 111 Broadway, New York, NY 10006. Phone: (212) 263-9700. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Hebert A. Vargas Alvarez had 485 Original Medicare patients and 29,456 services. NPI 1740584440. 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 Hebert A. Vargas Alvarez, 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 Hebert A. Vargas Alvarez accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hebert A. Vargas Alvarez 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 Hebert A. Vargas Alvarez see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 485 Original Medicare patients and 29,456 services for Hebert A. Vargas Alvarez. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Hebert A. Vargas Alvarez's NPI number?
1740584440. 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 Hebert A. Vargas Alvarez, 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 patients485
Services billed to Medicare29,456
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (A9585)13,355 services
  2. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)12,383 services
  3. Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9966)2,450 services
  4. Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast (72197)267 services
  5. Ct scan of chest with contrast (71260)238 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%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)60%
  • Ischemic heart disease47%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Diabetes35%

Hospitals where Hebert A. Vargas Alvarez works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hebert A. Vargas Alvarez 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.

  • Long Island Community HospitalPatchogue, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330141
  • NYU Langone HospitalsNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330214

Practice locations

Addresses where Hebert A. Vargas Alvarez is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 14; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

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

  • New York University6,134 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in New York

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Other clinicians in New York University

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740584440
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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