47 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vargas, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Jorge Vargas, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 47 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Vargas graduated from Our Lady of the Rosary University and completed his residency at Pediatrics, Hospital Infantil Lorencita Villegas de Santos. Dr. Vargas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vargas’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vargas’s office at (310) 206-6134.
Where did Dr. Vargas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Pediatrics, UCLA School of Medicine | Gastroenterology, UCLA School of Medicine | Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Faculte de Medecine Saint-Antoine
Residency: Pediatrics, Hospital Infantil Lorencita Villegas de Santos
Medical School: Colegio Mayor De Nuestra Senora Del Rosario | Greater College Of Our Lady Of The Rosary | Our Lady of the Rosary University
Is Dr. Vargas board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Jorge Vargas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vargas speak?
Dr. Vargas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Vargas treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Vargas diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Vargas. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Malabsorption After Surgery
- Intestinal Malabsorption
- After Surgery
- Malabsorption Syndromes
- Postoperative Malabsorption
- Nutrient Absorption Issues After Surgery
- Surgical Malabsorption
- Nutrient Malabsorption
- Digestive Malabsorption
- Malabsorption Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- K912: Postsurgical malabsorption, not elsewhere classified
- K909: Intestinal malabsorption, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5909: Other constipation
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Failure
- Gut Failure
- Bowel Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K9083: Intestinal failure
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy Care
- Ostomy
- G-tube Care
- Feeding Tube Management
- Stomach Tube Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Down Syndrome
- Trisomy 21
- Mongolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q909: Down syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unspecified Congenital Heart Defect
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Birth Defect
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- Heart Malformation at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q249: Congenital malformation of heart, unspecified
Also known as:
- Short Bowel Syndrome
- Short Gut Syndrome
- SBS
- Intestinal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K90821: Short bowel syndrome with colon in continuity
Also known as:
- Esophageal Atresia
- Birth Defects
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula
- Blocked Esophagus at Birth
- Congenital Esophageal Blockage
- EA
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q390: Atresia of esophagus without fistula
Also known as:
- Necrotizing Enterocolitis
- NEC
- Bowel Necrosis in Infants
- Dead Bowel in Newborns
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5530: Necrotizing enterocolitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Vargas perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jorge Vargas may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vargas' office.
Does Dr. Vargas accept my insurance?
Dr. Vargas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 206-6134 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vargas accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Vargas in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire
Medicaid
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vargas' office located?
Dr. Jorge Vargas' Primary Practice
10833 Leconte Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 206-6134
Recognitions
Awards
Southern California Super Doctors
Southern California Super Doctors 2008
Los Angeles Super Doctors
What is Dr. Vargas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548362361.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vargas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vargas
What is Dr. Jorge Vargas's specialty?
Dr. Vargas is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Los Angeles, CA. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Vargas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jorge Vargas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vargas is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
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Is Jorge Vargas accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jorge Vargas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jorge Vargas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vargas's office at (310) 206-6134 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jorge Vargas?
Please contact Dr. Vargas's office at (310) 206-6134 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jorge Vargas have?
Dr. Jorge Vargas is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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