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Dr. Blanca Vargas, MD

Mount Vernon, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vargas, Family Medicine Specialist in Mount Vernon, NY?

    Dr. Blanca Vargas, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Mount Vernon, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vargas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vargas’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vargas’s office at (914) 378-7586.

    What languages does Dr. Vargas speak?

    Dr. Vargas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

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

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

    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 (914) 378-7586 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vargas accept in Mount Vernon, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Promedica Health Systems

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Vargas' office located?

    Dr. Blanca Vargas' Primary Practice

    12 N 7th Ave

    Mount Vernon, NY 10550

    (914) 378-7586

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    Dr. Blanca Vargas' Practice 2

    127 S Broadway

    Yonkers, NY 10701

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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 1316526569.

    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. Blanca Vargas's specialty?

    Dr. Vargas is a Family Medicine Specialist near Mount Vernon, NY.

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

    Yes, Dr. Vargas is affiliated with Westchester 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

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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Blanca Vargas accepting new patients in Mount Vernon, NY?

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

    Does Dr. Blanca Vargas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vargas's office at (914) 378-7586 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Blanca Vargas?

    Please contact Dr. Vargas's office at (914) 378-7586 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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