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Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD

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Specializes in: General Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology

Our Lady of the Rosary University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1972)

Professional interests include: constipation, transplant procedures, abdominal pain, and more.

10833 Le Conte Avenue 12-383 Mdcc
Los Angeles, CA 90095

(310) 206-6136

Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD is a pediatrician in Angeles, CA specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology. He graduated from Our Lady of the Rosary University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1972 and has 54 years of experience. Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Health, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.

Office Locations

10833 Le Conte Avenue #12-383 Los
Angeles, CA 90095

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10833 Le Conte Avenue 12-383 Mdcc
Los Angeles, CA 90095

(310) 206-6136

(310) 206-0203

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200 Medical Plaza Way Suite 265 Los Angeles Ca
Novato, CA 90095

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UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

200 Medical Plaza Suite 265
Los Angeles, CA 90095

(310) 825-0867

(310) 206-0203

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	48

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	45

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	17

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	17
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD in 2014

Hypertension	33
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	65

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD in 2015

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	60

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	23

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD in 2016

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	73

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD in 2017

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	54

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	17
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD in 2018

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	83

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	22

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD in 2019

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	53

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	14

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	12
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD in 2020

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	45

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	11

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD in 2022

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	46

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD in 2023

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	55

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Female	15
Male	12

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	10
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	0

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, depression and heart failure.

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD graduated from Our Lady of the Rosary University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1972. He completed residency at Pediatrics, Hospital Infantil Lorencita Villegas de Santos. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: Our Lady of the Rosary University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1972)

Residency: Pediatrics, Hospital Infantil Lorencita Villegas de Santos (1978)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Health

UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

Insurance Information

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Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), TRICARE, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California and UFCM Health System.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Jorge H. Vargas, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

TRICARE

Cigna

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Prime Health

First Health

HealthSmart

Centivo

Health Net of California

UFCM Health System

Ratings & Reviews

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$37 EMBLEM MRI S-ICD $37
Retrophin, Inc.	$16 (820) Cholbam $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$37
Education	$16

Biography

Dr. Jorge Vargas works as a pediatric gastroenterology and general pediatrics. Dr. Vargas (or staff) is conversant in Spanish, French, and Italian. He has a special interest in abdominal pain, fecal incontinence, and constipation. He is professionally affiliated with UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital. He graduated from Our Lady of the Rosary University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Vargas honors. He has received distinctions including Los Angeles Magazine Top Doctors; Southern California Super Doctors; and Southern California Super Doctors 2008. UCLA Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Los Angeles, CA.