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Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Herschel D. Vargas, MD)
Specializes in: Complementary and Alternative Medicine, General Practice, Colon & Rectal Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)
The University of Virginia Health System (1988)
900 Ochsner Boulevard
Covington, LA 70433

Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD is an alternative medicine practitioner in Covington, LA specializing in complementary and alternative medicine, general practice, colon & rectal surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from The University of Virginia Health System in 1988 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Health and Ochsner Medical Center.

View Doctor's Full Profile (985) 249-2383

Office Locations

900 Ochsner Boulevard
Covington, LA 70433
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD performed more colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Covington, LA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 51
doctor visit 178
gastrointestinal procedures 126
minimally invasive procedures 126
preventive care 32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 51

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD.

Gender
Male 79
Female 117
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 122
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 95
From 75 to 84 36
85 and over 20
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 32
Dementia 7
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Covington, LA during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 67
doctor visit 184
gastrointestinal procedures 145
hospital care 11
inpatient care 11
minimally invasive procedures 132
preventive care 42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 67

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD.

Gender
Male 98
Female 113
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 120
Black 79
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 96
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 36
Dementia 0
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Covington, LA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 47
doctor visit 165
gastrointestinal procedures 123
minimally invasive procedures 123
preventive care 33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 47

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD.

Gender
Male 176
Female 180
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 216
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 170
From 75 to 84 76
85 and over 22
Less than 65 88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and cancer.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 34
Dementia 0
Cancer 33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Covington, LA during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 57
doctor visit 184
gastrointestinal procedures 142
minimally invasive procedures 127
preventive care 35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 57

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD.

Gender
Male 95
Female 107
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 129
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 96
From 75 to 84 49
85 and over 12
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 33
Dementia 0
Cancer 25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Covington, LA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 53
doctor visit 185
gastrointestinal procedures 109
hospital care 12
inpatient care 12
minimally invasive procedures 109
preventive care 37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 53

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD.

Gender
Male 92
Female 110
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 143
Black 48
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 111
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 11
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 28
Dementia 6
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Covington, LA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 77
doctor visit 200
gastrointestinal procedures 148
hospital care 32
inpatient care 32
minimally invasive procedures 148
preventive care 36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 77

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD.

Gender
Male 101
Female 114
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 138
Black 60
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 125
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 11
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and cancer.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 28
Dementia 5
Cancer 33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Covington, LA during 2019 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 54
doctor visit 243
gastrointestinal procedures 152
minimally invasive procedures 140
preventive care 43
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 54

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD.

Gender
Male 108
Female 129
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 166
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 123
From 75 to 84 54
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and cancer.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 32
Dementia 6
Cancer 32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Covington, LA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 24
doctor visit 133
gastrointestinal procedures 64
minimally invasive procedures 64
preventive care 18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 24

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD.

Gender
Male 71
Female 73
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 103
Black 30
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 66
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and cancer.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 35
Dementia 10
Cancer 36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Covington, LA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 191
gastrointestinal procedures 61
minimally invasive procedures 61
preventive care 17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD.

Gender
Male 75
Female 70
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 120
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 71
From 75 to 84 43
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 34
Dementia 10
Cancer 39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Covington, LA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 19
doctor visit 197
gastrointestinal procedures 81
minimally invasive procedures 81
preventive care 12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 19

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD.

Gender
Male 74
Female 97
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 130
Black 28
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 105
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 13
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Covington, LA during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 31
doctor visit 69
gastrointestinal procedures 42
minimally invasive procedures 42
preventive care 11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 31

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD.

Gender
Male 70
Female 70
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 124
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 92
From 75 to 84 24
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 31
Dementia 0
Cancer 36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Covington, LA were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures 48
doctor visit 175
gastrointestinal procedures 108
hospital care 18
inpatient care 18
minimally invasive procedures 104
preventive care 28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 48

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD.

Gender
Male 94
Female 107
Ethnicity
Black / African American 22
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 137
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 40
85 and over 8
Less than 65 29
65 to 74 104

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 31
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Cancer 31
Dementia 4

Education & Training

Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD graduated from The University of Virginia Health System in 1988. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - GME. He is certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery and has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: The University of Virginia Health System (1988)

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - GME (1989)

Board Certification: American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ochsner Health
Ochsner Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 15 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Covington, LA. 

4.87
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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $4,087 Da Vinci Surgical System
$4,087
Applied Medical Resources Corporation $3,122 GELPORT
$3,051 		GELPOINT PATH
$71
Davol Inc. $463 Phasix Mesh
$463
Medtronic, Inc. $245 Situate
$146
$100
Biom'Up France SAS $228 HEMOBLAST Bellows
$228
Other $976 GATTEX
$192 		Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose
$151 		Hemoblast
$150 		vitagel
$139 		Biosurgicals
$110 		Other
$235
Types of Payments
Honoraria $3,000
Education $3,000
Food and Beverage $2,327
Travel and Lodging $794

Research Payments

Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD has received 42 research payments totaling $36,316.

Biography

Dr. Herschel Vargas is a physician who specializes in general practice, surgical oncology (cancer surgery), and colon & rectal surgery. Before performing his residency at Ochsner Medical Center, LeHigh Valley Hospital Network, and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Dr. Vargas attended the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Vargas include colorectal surgery procedures. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His professional affiliations include St. Tammany Health System and Ochsner Medical Center. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Covington, LA.

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