Herschel Vargas, MD
Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) · New Orleans, LA
Herschel Vargas, MD is a colorectal surgery (proctology) in New Orleans, LA with about 38 yrs in practice.
- SpecialtyColorectal Surgery (Proctology)
- Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (1988)
- TelehealthOffers telehealth visits
- Practice size2,842 clinicians
- Medicare assignmentAccepts assignment (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
- Medicare activity~179 patients across 328 services, avg age 71
Common services
| Service | Medicare services | Medicare allows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 51 | $92 | See prices → |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 45 | $240 | See prices → |
| Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | 30 | $172 | See prices → |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | 29 | $64 | See prices → |
| Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope | 28 | $38 | See prices → |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 11 | $77 | See prices → |
Hospital affiliations
Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners and the Doctors & Clinicians National Downloadable File (most recent release). Counts reflect Original Medicare activity only and are not a measure of quality. “Medicare allows” is the Medicare fee schedule amount — not what an insured or cash patient pays; for patient prices see the linked procedure pages. Always confirm a clinician’s current details with their office.