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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vargas, Internist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Kenneth Vargas, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Vargas graduated from University Of Tennessee Health Sciences Center and completed his residency at University of Tennessee - Memphis. Dr. Vargas is fluent in English, Portuguese, 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 (615) 327-7400.
Where did Dr. Vargas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Tennessee - Memphis
Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn | University Of Tennessee Health Sciences Center
Is Dr. Vargas board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Vargas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vargas speak?
Dr. Vargas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Vargas typically treat?
As an Internist, 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Vargas typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth Vargas may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Vargas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vargas accept my insurance?
Dr. Vargas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 327-7400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vargas accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Vargas in Nashville, TN 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 Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vargas' office located?
Dr. Kenneth Vargas' Primary Practice
2400 Patterson St Ste 500
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 327-7400
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 1639249774.
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. Kenneth Vargas's specialty?
Dr. Vargas is a Internist near Nashville, TN.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Kenneth Vargas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vargas is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, Tristar Summit 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kenneth Vargas accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Kenneth Vargas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kenneth Vargas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vargas's office at (615) 327-7400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Vargas?
Please contact Dr. Vargas's office at (615) 327-7400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kenneth Vargas have?
Dr. Kenneth Vargas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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