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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vargas, Pediatrician in Wheaton, MD?
Dr. Claribel Vargas, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Wheaton, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vargas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vargas’s office.
Where did Dr. Vargas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus
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 Pediatrician like Dr. Vargas typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Vargas typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Claribel Vargas may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vargas accept in Wheaton, MD?
Dr. Vargas in Wheaton, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Johns Hopkins Health System
Maryland Physicians Care
MedStar Health
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vargas' office located?
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 1437446499.
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. Claribel Vargas's specialty?
Dr. Vargas is a Pediatrician near Wheaton, MD.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Claribel Vargas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vargas is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Claribel Vargas accepting new patients in Wheaton, MD?
Yes, Dr. Claribel Vargas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Claribel Vargas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vargas's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Claribel Vargas?
Please contact Dr. Vargas's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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