Dr. Daniel J. Vargo, MD
- Medicare services, 2024
- 78
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 78
- MIPS score, 2024
- 90
- Hospital affiliations
- 2
- Industry payments
- $27,142
- Practice address
- 50 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84132
- Practice phone
- Call (801) 581-2337
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics - Unit
Acute Care Hospital-Unit · Salt Lake City, Utah
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Dr. Daniel J. Vargo is a trauma surgery physician in Salt Lake City, Utah
Dr. Vargo practices at University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics - Unit in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dr. Vargo's NPI, 1801803630, was assigned on August 2, 2006. Dr. Vargo graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1992. Dr. Vargo holds Utah license 2797365-1205.
- NPI
- 1801803630NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 4789609058
- NPI enumeration date
- August 2, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (801) 581-2337
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 60
- Medical school graduation
- 1992
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Daniel J. Vargo practices at University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics - Unit in Salt Lake City, Utah
Dr. Vargo's primary practice is University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics - Unit, at 50 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84132 in Salt Lake County. The practice phone is (801) 581-2337.
- University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics - Unit50 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84132 · Salt Lake CountyPhone(801) 581-2337
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Daniel J. Vargo is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Vargo's primary practice is University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics - Unit in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Vargo is also affiliated with University of Utah Hospital. The medical group on file is University of Utah Health. Dmand AI also links Dr. Vargo to 1 more medical group, named with a free account.
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Daniel J. Vargo's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Vargo practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics - Unit | Available with a free account |
| +1 more site and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Daniel J. Vargo is one of 6 trauma surgery physicians in Utah
Trauma surgery is Dr. Vargo's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2086S0127X. Dr. Vargo is licensed in Utah.
Specialties and state licenses
- Trauma surgery, UtahPrimary
Trauma surgery physicians near Dr. Vargo
Counts of trauma surgery physicians 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 J. Vargo billed Medicare for 78 services in 2024
CMS data shows 78 Medicare services from Dr. Vargo across 5 procedure codes in 2024, for 78 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $5,466 for them. Every service was in a facility, such as a hospital, rather than an office.
Dr. Vargo's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 1242024: 6448%
- Other services
- 2023: 02024: 14
- Surgery
- 2023: 272024: 0100%
Dr. Vargo's 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.
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Source: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Daniel J. Vargo treated 78 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 69
CMS counts 78 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Vargo in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 46 patients. 69% of them have high blood pressure, and 55% have high cholesterol. 14% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.50, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Vargo's median patient age at 69, with 34% women.
Dr. Vargo's Medicare patients by age, 2024
CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.
Dr. Vargo's Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women3038%
- Men4862%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Vargo's Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure69%
- High cholesterol55%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes31%
- Mood disorders29%
- Depression28%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Anxiety26%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Vargo's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 69
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women34%
- Men66%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Daniel J. Vargo scored 90 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024
CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 90 out of 100 for Dr. Vargo for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Vargo accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS counts 12 procedures of hernia repair (minimally invasive) by Dr. Vargo, more than 75% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Dr. Vargo's MIPS scores, performance year 2024
- 90of 100Final score
- 91.5of 100Quality
- 100of 100Promoting Interoperability
- 40of 100Improvement Activities
- 74of 100Cost
Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.
Where Dr. Vargo ranks in Medicare procedure volume
- Hernia repair (minimally invasive)
- 75th percentile12 procedures
CMS ranks each clinician against every clinician it reports for the same procedure category.
Hernia repair - groin (open): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Melanoma (skin cancer) excision: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Removal of tissue: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026; and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
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Dr. Daniel J. Vargo received $27,142 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 44 general payments to Dr. Vargo from 6 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Education make up the largest share, 62% of the total. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. paid the most, $22,817.
General payments to Dr. Vargo by program year, 2016 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Vargo by kind, 2016 to 2025
- Education$16,85162%
- Travel and lodging$3,73214%
- Honoraria$2,80010%
- Speaker and faculty fees$2,5009%
- Food and beverage$1,2595%
Companies that paid Dr. Vargo the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Daniel J. Vargo graduated from Baylor College of Medicine
Dr. Vargo graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1992.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. Daniel J. Vargo'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 | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - 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)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Daniel J. Vargo's NPI number?
Dr. Daniel J. Vargo's NPI number is 1801803630. It was assigned on August 2, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Daniel J. Vargo?
Dr. Daniel J. Vargo is a trauma surgery physician in Salt Lake City, Utah. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Trauma Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 2086S0127X).
Where does Dr. Daniel J. Vargo practice?
Dr. Vargo practices at 50 North Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84132. Dr. Vargo's primary practice is University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics - Unit in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dmand AI also links Dr. Vargo to 1 medical group.
What is Dr. Daniel J. Vargo's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Vargo is (801) 581-2337.
What is Dr. Daniel J. Vargo's medical license number?
Dr. Vargo holds Utah license 2797365-1205.
Which hospitals is Dr. Daniel J. Vargo affiliated with?
Dr. Vargo is affiliated with University of Utah Hospital. Dmand AI links Dr. Vargo to 1 more hospital.
What medical group is Dr. Daniel J. Vargo part of?
Dr. Vargo is linked to University of Utah Health. Dmand AI links Dr. Vargo to 1 more medical group.
Does Dr. Daniel J. Vargo accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Vargo billed Medicare for 78 services in 2024, and Dr. Vargo accepts Medicare assignment.
What is Dr. Daniel J. Vargo's MIPS score?
Dr. Vargo's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 90 out of 100, reported as part of a group.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Daniel J. Vargo see?
CMS counts 78 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Vargo in 2024, with an average age of 69.
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What services does Dr. Daniel J. Vargo bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Vargo's most billed Medicare services were office visit, new patient (99204), office visit, established patient (99214) and medicare service (G2211).
Where did Dr. Daniel J. Vargo go to medical school?
Dr. Vargo graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1992.
Has Dr. Daniel J. Vargo received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $27,142 in general payments to Dr. Vargo from 6 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
How long has Dr. Daniel J. Vargo been practicing?
Dr. Vargo graduated from medical school in 1992, 34 years ago.
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