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Dr. Erika Vargas, MD

Bonita, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vargas, Family Medicine Specialist in Bonita, CA?

    Dr. Erika Vargas, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bonita, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Vargas graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital Program. Dr. Vargas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vargas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vargas’s office at (201) 857-2832.

    Where did Dr. Vargas go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Scripps Mercy Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University of California

    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 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.

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Personal Choice Not to Vaccinate
    • Vaccine Refusal
    • Patient Declined Vaccination
    • Unvaccinated by Choice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2820: Immunization not carried out because of patient decision for unspecified reason

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Also known as:

    • Bacterial Infection
    • Bacterial disease
    • Germ infection
    • Bacterial illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A499: Bacterial infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Which procedures does Dr. Vargas perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Erika Vargas may include:

    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 (201) 857-2832 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vargas accept in Bonita, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Territories

    • All Other Third Party

    • Community Health Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Quest

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    Where is Dr. Vargas' office located?

    Dr. Erika Vargas' Primary Practice

    3955 Bonita Rd

    Bonita, CA 91902

    (201) 857-2832

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    Dr. Erika Vargas' Practice 2

    4650 Palm Ave

    San Diego, CA 92154

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    Dr. Erika Vargas' Practice 3

    4647 Zion Ave

    San Diego, CA 92120

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    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 1720344062.

    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. Erika Vargas's specialty?

    Dr. Vargas is a Family Medicine Specialist near Bonita, CA. 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. Contact Dr. Vargas to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Erika Vargas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vargas is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Erika Vargas accepting new patients in Bonita, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Erika Vargas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Erika Vargas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vargas's office at (201) 857-2832 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Erika Vargas?

    Please contact Dr. Vargas's office at (201) 857-2832 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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