2026 NPPES data Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician NPI 1154581874 M.D.
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WENDY VARGAS, M.D.

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician in NEW YORK, New York. 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
31
Medicare Part D claims · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician avg: 359
Generic prescribing
55%
generic claims · 45% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

WENDY VARGAS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 31 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

100/100
MIPS score · +17 vs avg
31
Part D claims, 2023
55%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

WENDY VARGAS, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

WENDY VARGAS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about WENDY VARGAS, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/16/2008

NPI 1154581874

Primary specialty

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician

Niche

1,803 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

31 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 359

MIPS final score

100/100 16.900000000000006% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New York

How Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician share within New York

1. Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician share within New York

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

WENDY VARGAS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
100/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician) — 100/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

WENDY VARGAS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 710 W 168TH ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10032, with a listed phone of (646) 426-3876. NPI 1154581874 was issued on 06/16/2008. 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 31 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $47K in drug spend, split 45% brand-name and 55% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.8066), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,803 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 359 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

710 W 168TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10032

Provider Details

NPI 1154581874
Specialty Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/16/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.8066
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to WENDY VARGAS, M.D.. To verify WENDY VARGAS, M.D.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

WENDY VARGAS, M.D. — brand share 45.0%
Specialty average (est.)

45% brand-name claims vs 55% generic, on 31 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

31
Total Claims
$47K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
34
Total Day Supply
866
Brand vs Generic
45% brand / 55% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$40K
Generic Drug Cost
$7K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
56.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Overview

How WENDY VARGAS, M.D. fits within the Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

1,803
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
359
Avg Claims per Provider

WENDY VARGAS, M.D.'s 31 claims are below the specialty average of 359.

Nearby Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Providers in New York

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

Compare Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WENDY VARGAS, M.D.'s specialty?
WENDY VARGAS, M.D. specializes in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician and practices in NEW YORK, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does WENDY VARGAS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WENDY VARGAS, M.D. wrote 31 Medicare Part D claims totaling $47K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
What is WENDY VARGAS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
WENDY VARGAS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 86.8066). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is WENDY VARGAS, M.D. located?
WENDY VARGAS, M.D. is located at 710 W 168TH ST, NEW YORK, NY, 10032. Phone: (646) 426-3876.
What is WENDY VARGAS, M.D.'s NPI number?
WENDY VARGAS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154581874, issued on 06/16/2008.
Does WENDY VARGAS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WENDY VARGAS, M.D.'s prescribing is 45% brand-name and 55% generic drugs by claim count, with $40K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,803 Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider writes 359 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does WENDY VARGAS, M.D. accept Medicare?
WENDY VARGAS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 31 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WENDY VARGAS, M.D.'s credentials?
WENDY VARGAS, M.D.'s NPI is 1154581874 with credentials M.D.. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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