Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Nicholas R. Vargas work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Nicholas R. Vargas at 1 hospital: Tahoe Forest Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Nicholas R. Vargas see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Truckee, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Nicholas R. Vargas's specialty?
- Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology as the primary specialty.
- Does Nicholas R. Vargas accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas R. Vargas accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Nicholas R. Vargas?
- (530) 587-6011, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Nicholas R. Vargas's NPI number?
- 1740740919. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Nicholas R. Vargas works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas R. Vargas at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Tahoe Forest HospitalTruckee, CA · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 051328
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas R. Vargas is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 10121 Pine AveTruckee, CA 96161 (530) 587‑6011
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas R. Vargas as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Tahoe Forest Hospital District140 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Truckee
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Truckee, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Nevada School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740740919 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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