Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ronald Vargo, D.O.
Family Medicine · Johnstown, OH
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Vargo from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Vargo
Dr. Ronald Vargo is a family medicine specialist in Johnstown, OH, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Vargo performed 2,941 Medicare services across 1,987 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Vargo received a total of $15,074 from 62 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1185 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Vargo is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in OH
$15,074 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,941
Medicare services
Top 3% in OH for family medicine
1,987
Unique beneficiaries
$33
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~155 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
375 | $81 | $170 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
323 | $8 | $13 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
291 | $8 | $16 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
190 | $123 | $175 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
182 | $13 | $36 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
175 | $56 | $120 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
164 | $0 | $1 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
160 | $9 | $23 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
135 | $8 | $22 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
125 | $10 | $25 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
98 | $16 | $35 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) A blood test that measures the level of prostate-specific antigen to screen for prostate cancer. |
61 | $19 | $44 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
52 | $6 | $31 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
52 | $5 | $28 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
49 | $29 | $32 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
46 | $72 | $105 |
| Urine culture, bacterial identification A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria from a urine sample to detect infections. |
41 | $8 | $22 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
39 | $10 | $45 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
36 | $9 | $75 |
| Iron level test | 33 | $6 | $15 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
30 | $15 | $70 |
| Kidney function blood test panel | 29 | $9 | $19 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
28 | $14 | $67 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
26 | $29 | $70 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
26 | $9 | $18 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
26 | $115 | $237 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 25 | $8 | $20 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
24 | $2 | $16 |
| Antibiotic sensitivity test A laboratory test that determines which antibiotics, antifungals, or antivirals are effective against a specific microorganism using microdilution or agar dilution methods. |
21 | $8 | $21 |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) An intramuscular injection of the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. It is used to protect against diseases caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. |
19 | $282 | $410 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
19 | $29 | $45 |
| Multiplex PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A and B A laboratory test that uses a multiplex amplified probe technique to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and influenza virus types A and B in a single sample. |
14 | $140 | $200 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
14 | $33 | $75 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
13 | $8 | $22 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,074
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,153/year across 7 years
Top 2% in OH for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
62
Companies
1,185
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,757 (97.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$317 (2.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,182
2023
$2,226
2022
$2,080
2021
$2,261
2020
$1,783
2019
$2,071
2018
$2,471
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$678
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$402
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$199
Exact Sciences Corporation
$190
Novo Nordisk Inc
$152
Lilly USA, LLC
$134
PFIZER INC.
$91
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$79
Abbott Laboratories
$44
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$39
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$29
Dexcom, Inc.
$25
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$23
Amgen Inc.
$18
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 58.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$2,025
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,675
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,297
ABBVIE INC.
$1,187
AbbVie Inc.
$908
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$865
PFIZER INC.
$791
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$599
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$588
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$509
Lilly USA, LLC
$466
Amgen Inc.
$455
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$373
Abbott Laboratories
$358
Exact Sciences Corporation
$292
Allergan, Inc.
$223
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$221
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$180
Allergan Inc.
$168
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$153
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$145
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$129
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$127
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$93
Bausch Health US, LLC
$90
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$87
Shire North American Group Inc
$74
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$74
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$66
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$60
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$50
Dexcom, Inc.
$48
Medline Industries, Inc.
$42
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$40
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$35
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$32
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$31
Eisai Inc.
$30
AbbVie, Inc.
$27
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$27
Neos Therapeutics, LP
$27
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$27
Boston Scientific Corporation
$25
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$23
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$22
Lundbeck LLC
$19
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$18
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$17
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$17
Genentech USA, Inc.
$17
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$17
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$16
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$16
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$12
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$12
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Vertiflex, Inc.
$11
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$11
Top 3 companies account for 33.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for family medicine in OH.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
838
Per 100K population
464.8
County median income
$81,033
Nearest hospital
MOUNT CARMEL NEW ALBANY SURGICAL HOSPITAL
9.7 mi
9.7 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Vargo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of OH peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Vargo experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Vargo performed 375 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Vargo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Vargo received a total of $15,074 from 62 companies across 1,185 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Vargo's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Johnstown?
Dr. Vargo's average Medicare payment per service is $33. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Vargo) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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