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Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology and Adult Transplant Hepatology

MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), portal hypertension, and more.

13400 E Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85259

(480) 301-8000

Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD is a gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, AZ specializing in adult gastroenterology and adult transplant hepatology. He graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic.

Office Locations

13400 E Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85259

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Phoenix, AZ

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5779 E Mayo Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ 85054

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In The News

“Hugo E. Vargas, M.D., is a professor of medicine and director of hepatology in Division of GI and Hepatology at the Mayo Clinic Arizona.”—"Ask the Expert: New treatments give hope on Hepatitis C", The Arizona Republic, June 2015

“Dr. Hugo Vargas.”—"Medicare Won't Always Pay For Boomers' Pricey Hepatitis C Drugs", NPR, May 2014

“"I am very pleased that Mr. Bianco received approval for the treatment he needs," said Dr. Hugo Vargas of Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz., Bianco's physician.”—"Medicare Backs Down On Denying Treatment For Hepatitis Patient", NPR, May 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD in 2023

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

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FibroScan

In 2012, Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD performed more FibroScan (transient elastography) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Arizona.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, AZ during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	126
gastrointestinal procedures	29
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52
minimally invasive procedures	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, AZ during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	63
gastrointestinal procedures	30
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
minimally invasive procedures	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, AZ during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	79
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, AZ during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and liver imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	103
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
liver imaging	30
minimally invasive procedures	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, AZ during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	91
gastrointestinal procedures	77
hospital care	80
inpatient care	80
liver imaging	33
minimally invasive procedures	77
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	19
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, AZ during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	56
doctor visit	58
gastrointestinal procedures	74
hospital care	82
inpatient care	82
minimally invasive procedures	74
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	56

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, AZ during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	91
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
minimally invasive procedures	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	43
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, AZ during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	92
gastrointestinal procedures	29
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75
liver imaging	24
minimally invasive procedures	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD in 2019

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	43
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, AZ during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and liver imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	86
hospital care	154
inpatient care	154
liver imaging	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	45

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, AZ during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and liver imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	92
hospital care	121
inpatient care	121
liver imaging	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, AZ during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and liver imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	81
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79
liver imaging	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	47

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, AZ were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and liver imaging.

diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	87
gastrointestinal procedures	37
hospital care	86
inpatient care	86
liver imaging	38
minimally invasive procedures	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	149
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	21
85 and over	1
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	103

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Gastroenterology American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Nevada.

Medical School: MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals (1994)

Board Certification: Gastroenterology American Board of Internal Medicine (1997)

Licensed In: Nevada

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mayo Clinic

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.	$12,899 $12,899
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$6,430 $6,430
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC	$1,592 $1,592
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$151 $151
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$111 $111
Other	$176 XIFAXAN $73	Viekira $49	No Product $25	ZORTRESS $17	VICTRELIS $12

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$19,250
Travel and Lodging	$1,476
Food and Beverage	$633

Research Payments

Dr. Hugo E. Vargas, MD has received 223 research payments totaling $1,675,208.

Biography

Dr. Hugo Vargas' specialties are adult gastroenterology and adult transplant hepatology. He practices in Phoenix, AZ and Scottsdale, AZ. Dr. Vargas attended MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Utah for residency. His areas of expertise consist of portal hypertension, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and hepatitis C. He has received professional recognition including the following: Distinguished Service Award - American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases; Fellow - American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy; and Investigator of the Year - Mayo Clinic in Arizona. He is professionally affiliated with Mayo Clinic.