2026 NPPES data Body Imaging Physician NPI 1245273481 MD
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VILMA VARGAS, MD

Body Imaging Physician in RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
43
Medicare Part D claims · 35 beneficiaries · Body Imaging Physician avg: 44
What the federal data reveals: VILMA VARGAS, MD is a Body Imaging Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 43 claims across 35 beneficiaries .

What stands out: VILMA VARGAS, MD filed 43 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

VILMA VARGAS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

VILMA VARGAS, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/14/2006

NPI 1245273481

Primary specialty

Body Imaging Physician

Niche

1,930 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

43 2% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 44

Specialty distribution in Puerto Rico

How Body Imaging Physician compares to other specialties among Puerto Rico providers

Puerto Rico providers

Body Imaging Physician share within Puerto Rico

1. Body Imaging Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Body Imaging Physician share within Puerto Rico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Body Imaging Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Body Imaging Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Body Imaging Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Body Imaging Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

VILMA VARGAS, MD is a Body Imaging Physician provider practicing in RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1245273481. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

VILMA VARGAS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Body Imaging Physician provider holding MD credentials at URB LAS LOMAS, RIO PIEDRAS, PR, 00921, with a listed phone of (787) 781-0058. NPI 1245273481 was issued on 06/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VARGAS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 43 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 35 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $368 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Body Imaging Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,930 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 44 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

URB LAS LOMAS
RIO PIEDRAS, PR 00921

Provider Details

NPI 1245273481
Specialty Body Imaging Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/14/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VILMA VARGAS, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

METROPOLITAN MRI ASSOCIATES PSC
CAROLINA, PR

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

43
Total Claims
$368
Total Drug Cost
35
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
55
Total Day Supply
679
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$368

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.15
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Prednisone
34

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Body Imaging Physician Overview

How VILMA VARGAS, MD fits within the Body Imaging Physician landscape nationally.

1,930
Body Imaging Physician Providers in US
52
States with Body Imaging Physician
44
Avg Claims per Provider

VILMA VARGAS, MD's 43 claims are below the specialty average of 44.

Nearby Body Imaging Physician Providers in Puerto Rico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Puerto Rico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as VARGAS.

Compare Body Imaging Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VILMA VARGAS, MD's specialty?
VILMA VARGAS, MD specializes in Body Imaging Physician and practices in RIO PIEDRAS, Puerto Rico. Credentials: MD.
How much does VILMA VARGAS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VILMA VARGAS, MD wrote 43 Medicare Part D claims totaling $368 in drug costs for 35 beneficiaries.
Where is VILMA VARGAS, MD located?
VILMA VARGAS, MD is located at URB LAS LOMAS, RIO PIEDRAS, PR, 00921. Phone: (787) 781-0058.
What is VILMA VARGAS, MD's NPI number?
VILMA VARGAS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245273481, issued on 06/14/2006.
How many Body Imaging Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,930 Body Imaging Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Body Imaging Physician provider writes 44 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VILMA VARGAS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VILMA VARGAS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VILMA VARGAS, MD accept Medicare?
VILMA VARGAS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 43 Part D claims and 35 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VILMA VARGAS, MD's credentials?
VILMA VARGAS, MD's NPI is 1245273481 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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