Acute Lung InjuryDronabinolElectronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
Dr. Daniel M. Vargas, MD
NPI1407037476PAC ID2466507991
- Medicare services, 2024
- 61
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 76
- Part D claims, 2024
- 32
- Publications
- 5
- Hospital affiliations
- 1
- Practice address
- 9730 Westover Hills Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78251
- Practice phone
- Call (210) 614-5113
- Professional email
- Get professional email
- Personal email
- Get personal email
- Mobile number
- Get mobile number
Primary practice
General Surgical Associates
San Antonio, Texas
Find Dr. Vargas' professional email, personal email and mobile number
Dmand AI checks each channel through healthcare-specific waterfall enrichment. See what is on file with a free account, with practice phones, licenses and affiliations.
Dr. Daniel M. Vargas is a general surgeon in San Antonio, Texas
Dr. Vargas practices at General Surgical Associates in San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Vargas' NPI, 1407037476, was assigned on November 19, 2007. Dr. Vargas graduated from McGovern Medical School in 2003. Dr. Vargas' Texas license number on file is N1937.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1407037476NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 2466507991
- NPI enumeration date
- November 19, 2007
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (210) 614-5113
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
- Get email
- Mobile number
- Get number
- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 49
- Medical school graduation
- 2003
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Daniel M. Vargas practices at General Surgical Associates in San Antonio, Texas
Dr. Vargas' primary practice is General Surgical Associates, at 9730 Westover Hills Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78251 in Bexar County. The practice phone is (210) 614-5113.
- General Surgical Associates9730 Westover Hills Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78251 · Bexar CountyPhone(210) 614-5113
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Daniel M. Vargas is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Vargas' primary practice is General Surgical Associates in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Vargas is also affiliated with Methodist Hospital. The medical group on file is General Surgical Associates. Dmand AI also links Dr. Vargas to 1 more group practice or clinic, named with a free account.
General Surgical AssociatesPrimary
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Daniel M. Vargas' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Vargas practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| General Surgical Associates | Available with a free account |
| +2 more affiliated sites | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
For health IT teams
See the EHR and IT leaders at every site where Dr. Vargas practices
Dmand AI maps EHR vendors, IT decision makers and buying committees across each health system and 6.2K+ hospitals, with verified contacts in the same login.
Dr. Daniel M. Vargas is one of 1,939 general surgeons in Texas
Surgery is Dr. Vargas' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dr. Vargas is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Vargas has a license on file in Texas.
Specialties and state licenses
- Surgery, TexasPrimary
Clinical focus
Dmand AI lists acute gallbladder or bile duct inflammation, gallbladder removal and groin hernia surgery among the conditions Dr. Vargas treats.
General surgeons near Dr. Vargas
Counts of general surgeons with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Daniel M. Vargas billed Medicare for 61 services in 2024
CMS data shows 61 Medicare services from Dr. Vargas across 3 procedure codes in 2024, for 76 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $6,723 for them.
Medicare services, 202461
Medicare patients76
Paid by Medicare$6,723
Procedure codes3
Dr. Vargas' Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 382024: 6161%
Where Dr. Vargas' Medicare services took place, 2024
- In an office4980%
- In a facility1220%
Dr. Vargas compared with the Texas median for general surgeons, 2024
- Dr. Vargas
- Texas median
- Medicare services
- 61vs 11848% below
- Medicare patients
- 76vs 9722% below
- Part D claims
- 23vs 4245% below
Medians across 1,674 general surgeons in Texas with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Vargas' most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
Need commercial claims for Dr. Vargas?
Medicare shows one payer. Book a meeting to get commercial claims data for Dr. Vargas and other general surgeons in Texas.
Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Daniel M. Vargas treated 76 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 72
CMS counts 76 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Vargas in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 33 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. Their average risk score is 1.41, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Vargas' median patient age at 53, with 55% women.
Medicare patients, 202476
Average age72
Average risk score1.41
Dr. Vargas' Medicare patients by age, 2024
CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.
Dr. Vargas' Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women3749%
- Men3951%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Vargas' Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes45%
- Arthritis41%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
- Mood disorders22%
- Anxiety21%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Vargas' patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 53
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women55%
- Men44%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Daniel M. Vargas wrote 32 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Vargas wrote 32 Medicare Part D claims for 27 patients. 100% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 23 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $198 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 32 claims across 2 drugs.
Part D claims, 202432
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$198
Part D patients27
Dr. Vargas' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Vargas' Part D claims, 2024
- Opioids84%27 of 32 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 322024: 2328%
Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2024, 2 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
How Dr. Daniel M. Vargas takes part in Medicare
Dr. Vargas accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Colonoscopy: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Hernia repair - groin (open): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
For MedTech and pharma teams
Find general surgeons like Dr. Vargas by procedure volume and prescribing
Filter 7.4M+ HCPs by Medicare procedures, Part D drugs and Open Payments history, then reach them with verified contacts in one login.
Dr. Daniel M. Vargas has 5 publications on record
Dmand AI links 5 papers to Dr. Vargas, published from 2019 to 2021. 2021 was the busiest year, with 4. Dr. Vargas has published most often in Radiol Cardiothorac Imaging. Dr. Vargas' most frequent co-authors are Daniel B. Green, MD, Tami Jessica Bang, MD and Lorna P. Browne, MD.
Papers5
Years published2019 to 2021
Dr. Vargas' most frequent co-authors
- Daniel B. Green, MD2 shared papers
- Tami Jessica Bang, MD1 shared paper
- Lorna P. Browne, MD1 shared paper
Recent publications by Dr. Vargas
Radiographics
Coronary AngiographyCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart
Radiol Cardiothorac Imaging
Curr Probl Diagn Radiol
Contrast MediaGadoliniumMagnetic Resonance Imaging
Radiol Cardiothorac Imaging
See who Dr. Vargas researches with
Physician Network Discovery turns co-authorship, shared hospitals and shared groups into a map of who Dr. Vargas works with, so you can find a warm path to the right general surgeons.
Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Daniel M. Vargas received $18,648 in industry payments from 2017 to 2024
CMS Open Payments shows 65 general payments to Dr. Vargas from 13 drug and device companies from 2017 to 2024. Education make up the largest share, 86% of the total. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. paid the most, $17,792.
General payments to Dr. Vargas by program year, 2017 to 2024
General payments to Dr. Vargas by kind, 2017 to 2024
$18.6Kin total
- Education$16,00086%
- Food and beverage$1,3807%
- Travel and lodging$1,2687%
Companies that paid Dr. Vargas the most, 2017 to 2024
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Daniel M. Vargas has 2 awards and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 2 awards for Dr. Vargas, most recently CMS Stage 1 EHR in 2013.
Awards and honors for Dr. Vargas
- 2013
- CMS Stage 1 EHR
- 2012
- ACS Fellow
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Daniel M. Vargas graduated from McGovern Medical School
Dr. Vargas graduated from McGovern Medical School in 2003. Dr. Vargas is a member of ACS.
- Medical school
- Board certified in surgery
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Daniel M. Vargas accepts plans from 23 insurance carriers
Dr. Vargas is in network with 23 carriers, including Elevance, Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 14. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Elevance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- United Healthcare
- Cigna
- HCSC
- Humana
- Alliant Health Plans
- +15 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Vargas accepts, by number of carriers
- PPO14
- HMO13
- Medicare11
- POS6
- EPO4
- Medicaid1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Daniel M. Vargas's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
Data last refreshed October 2026Report an inaccuracyRemove my information
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Daniel M. Vargas
Spotted something out of date? Email hello@dmand.ai and we will check the record. Contact details live in the free trial.
What is Dr. Daniel M. Vargas' NPI number?
Dr. Daniel M. Vargas' NPI number is 1407037476. It was assigned on November 19, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Daniel M. Vargas?
Dr. Daniel M. Vargas is a general surgeon in San Antonio, Texas. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208600000X).
Where does Dr. Daniel M. Vargas practice?
Dr. Vargas practices at 9730 Westover Hills Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78251. Dr. Vargas' primary practice is General Surgical Associates in San Antonio, Texas. Dmand AI also links Dr. Vargas to 1 group practice or clinic.
What is Dr. Daniel M. Vargas' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Vargas is (210) 614-5113.
What is Dr. Daniel M. Vargas' medical license number?
Dr. Vargas' Texas license number on file is N1937.
Which hospitals is Dr. Daniel M. Vargas affiliated with?
Dr. Vargas is affiliated with Methodist Hospital.
What medical group is Dr. Daniel M. Vargas part of?
Dr. Vargas is linked to General Surgical Associates.
Does Dr. Daniel M. Vargas accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Vargas billed Medicare for 61 services in 2024, and Dr. Vargas accepts Medicare assignment.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Daniel M. Vargas see?
CMS counts 76 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Vargas in 2024, with an average age of 72.
Is Dr. Daniel M. Vargas board certified?
Yes. Dr. Vargas is board certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Show 8 more questionsShow fewer questions
What services does Dr. Daniel M. Vargas bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Vargas' most billed Medicare services were office visit, new patient (99204), office visit, established patient (99214) and hospital inpatient care (99223).
Where did Dr. Daniel M. Vargas go to medical school?
Dr. Vargas graduated from McGovern Medical School in 2003.
What drugs does Dr. Daniel M. Vargas prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Vargas' most prescribed drugs by claims were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen.
Has Dr. Daniel M. Vargas received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $18,648 in general payments to Dr. Vargas from 13 companies from 2017 to 2024. The largest total came from Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
How long has Dr. Daniel M. Vargas been practicing?
Dr. Vargas graduated from medical school in 2003, 23 years ago.
Does Dr. Daniel M. Vargas do research?
Dmand AI links 5 publications to Dr. Vargas, published from 2019 to 2021.
Who does Dr. Daniel M. Vargas publish with?
Dr. Vargas' most frequent co-authors are Daniel B. Green, MD (2 shared papers), Tami Jessica Bang, MD (1 shared paper) and Lorna P. Browne, MD (1 shared paper).
What insurance does Dr. Daniel M. Vargas accept?
Dr. Vargas is in network with 23 carriers, including Elevance, Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 14. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
Selling to surgery practices?
See general surgeons in Texas by site of care and group
Find the practices, groups and hospitals they work with, and the right people to contact at each.
- 30 days free
- Self-serve
- No credit card