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Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD

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(Herschel D. Vargas, MD)

(159 Ratings)

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

(985) 249-2383

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 38 years of experience. Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Health.

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

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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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD treated as an alternative medicine practitioner in Covington, LA during 2012 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	16
doctor visit	162
gastrointestinal procedures	61
minimally invasive procedures	61
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 2012 - 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	45
doctor visit	174
gastrointestinal procedures	104
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
minimally invasive procedures	101
preventive care	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	45

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

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

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	20
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	125
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	36
85 and over	7
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	95

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	28
Dementia	3

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

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 159 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.

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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 general practice, surgical oncology (cancer surgery), and colon & rectal surgery specialist in Covington, LA and Jefferson, LA. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). In Dr. Vargas's practice, he is particularly interested in colorectal surgery procedures. He is professionally affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Vargas has an open panel in Covington, LA according to Yext. His education and training includes medical school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and residency at Ochsner Medical Center, LeHigh Valley Hospital Network, and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Herschel David Vargas, MD From 2012 - 2023

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