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Dr. Alan-Michael Vargas, MD

Rifle, CO

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vargas, Family Medicine Specialist in Rifle, CO?

    Dr. Alan-Michael Vargas, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Rifle, CO with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years. Dr. Vargas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vargas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vargas’s office at (970) 625-1100.

    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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vargas typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vargas typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vargas performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Vargas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vargas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (970) 625-1100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vargas accept in Rifle, CO?

    Dr. Vargas in Rifle, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Fox Insurance Company

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Reliance Healthcare Management

    • State of Colorado

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Vargas' office located?

    Dr. Alan-Michael Vargas' Primary Practice

    501 Airport Rd Fl 2

    Rifle, CO 81650

    (970) 625-1100

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    Dr. Alan-Michael Vargas' Practice 2

    201 Sipprelle Dr

    Parachute, CO 81635

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    What is Dr. Vargas's NPI number?A 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 1619283991.

    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. Alan-Michael Vargas's specialty?

    Dr. Vargas is a Family Medicine Specialist near Rifle, CO.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Alan-Michael Vargas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vargas is affiliated with Community Hospital - Grand Junction, Co, Southwest Health System - Cortez 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Alan-Michael Vargas accepting new patients in Rifle, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Alan-Michael Vargas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alan-Michael Vargas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vargas' office at (970) 625-1100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alan-Michael Vargas?

    Please contact Dr. Vargas' office at (970) 625-1100 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Vargas' office located?

    Dr. Vargas' offices are located in Rifle, CO and Parachute, CO.