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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vargas, Pediatric Physiatrist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Fernando Vargas, MD is a Pediatric Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vargas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vargas’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vargas’s office at (317) 944-5000.
What languages does Dr. Vargas speak?
Dr. Vargas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vargas treat?
As a Pediatric Physiatrist, 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:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Other Cerebral Palsy
- Spastic Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
- CP
- Brain paralysis
- Childhood motor disorder
- Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease
- Mixed Cerebral Palsy
- Atypical CP
- Unspecified Cerebral Palsy
- Hemiplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting one side
- One-sided spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
- G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
- G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy
- G808: Other cerebral palsy
- G802: Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Reduced Mobility
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
- Limited movement
- Difficulty walking
- Impaired mobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
- Z7409: Other reduced mobility
Also known as:
- Muscle Cramps
- Muscle Spasms
- Charley Horse
- Leg Cramps
ICD-10 Codes:
- R252: Cramp and spasm
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Injury
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Brachial Plexus Lesion
- Shoulder Nerve Damage
- Arm Nerve Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S143XXA: Injury of brachial plexus, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury without Loss of Consciousness
- TBI
- Head Trauma
- Brain Concussion
- Cerebral Injury
- Mild Head Injury
- Brain Trauma without Fainting
- Concussion (No LOC)
ICD-10 Codes:
- S06890A: Other specified intracranial injury without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S069X0A: Unspecified intracranial injury without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
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:
- Walking and Mobility Problems
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Trouble Moving
- Mobility Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Medical Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Device Fitting
- Prosthetic Adjustment
- Orthotic Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4689: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other specified devices
Also known as:
- Brain damage from lack of oxygen
- Brain Disease
- Anoxic brain injury
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Oxygen deprivation brain injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Skull Base Fracture
- Fractures
- Head Injuries
- Broken skull base
- Basilar skull fracture
- Fracture at bottom of skull
ICD-10 Codes:
- S02109A: Fracture of base of skull, unspecified side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
What procedures does Dr. Vargas perform?
As a Pediatric Physiatrist, 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.
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Spasticity Injection
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
- Muscle Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Chemodenervation for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
- Chemical nerve block (extremity)
- Muscle spasm injection (additional limb)
- Botox for spasticity (additional)
- Nerve denervation (chemical)
CPT Codes:
- 64643: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 1-4 muscle(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
- Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
- Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
- Botox for Trunk Muscles
CPT Codes:
- 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)
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 (317) 944-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vargas accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Vargas in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Iowa Health System
State of Illinois
State of Indiana
State of Virginia
Unified Group Services
Veolia
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Where is Dr. Vargas' office located?
Dr. Fernando Vargas' Primary Practice
705 Riley Hospital Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 944-5000
Dr. Fernando Vargas' Practice 2
1 Childrens Way Ste 653
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 364-1100
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 1093002503.
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. Fernando Vargas's specialty?
Dr. Vargas is a Pediatric Physiatrist near Indianapolis, IN. A physiatrist who employs an interdisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of congenital and childhood-onset physical impairments. This specialist addresses related or secondary medical, physical, functional, psychosocial, and vocational limitations, with a focus on understanding the life course of disability. Trained in identifying functional capabilities, this physician selects the most effective rehabilitation intervention strategies while considering the continuum of care for their patients. Contact Dr. Vargas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Fernando Vargas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vargas is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital - Vincennes, IN, IU Health Methodist Hospital, Memorial Hospital and Health Care 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
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Is Fernando Vargas accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Fernando Vargas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fernando Vargas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vargas's office at (317) 944-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fernando Vargas?
Please contact Dr. Vargas's office at (317) 944-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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