Quick answers
- Does Laura-Catherine C. Vargo accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura-Catherine C. Vargo 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 Laura-Catherine C. Vargo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 96 Original Medicare patients and 407 services for Laura-Catherine C. Vargo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Laura-Catherine C. Vargo's NPI number?
- 1861805152. 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 Laura-Catherine C. Vargo, 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 | 96 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 407 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)103 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)59 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)52 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)45 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)27 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 cholesterol59%
- High blood pressure58%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes22%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Anxiety18%
Hospitals where Laura-Catherine C. Vargo works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laura-Catherine C. Vargo 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.
- The Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280013
Practice locations
Addresses where Laura-Catherine C. Vargo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11717 Bryan St, Unit 105Gretna, NE 68028 (402) 281‑9080
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Laura-Catherine C. Vargo as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- West Omaha Dermatology LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Nebraska
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nebraska — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in West Omaha Dermatology LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861805152 |
| 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