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Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine) and General Practice

Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Professional interests include: fractures (broken bones), Morton's neuroma, ankle problems, and more.

5715 Memorial Avenue N. Suite 200
Stillwater, MN 55082

(651) 439-8807

Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM is a podiatrist in Stillwater, MN specializing in sports medicine, general surgery, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, podiatry (foot & ankle medicine) and general practice. He graduated from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM is affiliated with Lakeview Hospital, Allina Health River Falls Area Hospital, Woodwinds Health Campus, Twin Cities Orthopedics, Blaine Orthopedic Surgery Center, TCO Stillwater, Hudson Hospital, High Pointe Surgery Center and Other facilities throughout Eastern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.

Office Locations

5715 Memorial Avenue N. Suite 200
Stillwater, MN 55082

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3545 Hwy 61 N
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

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4040 Radio Drive
Woodbury, MN 55129

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11225 Ulysses Street NE
Blaine, MN 55434

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11225 Ulysses Street
Ne Blaine, MN 55434

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3545 Highway 61
North Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

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5715 Memorial Avenue
North Stillwater, MN 55082

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

nail avulsion with matrixectomy

nail procedures

In 2023, Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM performed more nail avulsion with matrixectomy (permanent nail removal), and nail procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM had a list price for X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

In 2012, Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM performed more foot X-ray, hammer toe surgery, joint aspiration, and joint injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Stillwater, MN during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	54
doctor visit	379
immobilization	29
injections	54
lower extremity surgery	23
musculoskeletal imaging	88
X-rays	88

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Stillwater, MN during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, immobilization and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
doctor visit	326
immobilization	31
injections	25
musculoskeletal imaging	61
X-rays	61

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	144

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	19
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM in 2013

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Stillwater, MN during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	314
lower extremity surgery	37
musculoskeletal imaging	79
X-rays	79

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	136

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	17
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM in 2014

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Stillwater, MN during 2015 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	307
musculoskeletal imaging	34
X-rays	34

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	26
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM in 2015

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Stillwater, MN during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lower extremity surgery and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	305
immobilization	17
lower extremity surgery	18
musculoskeletal imaging	42
X-rays	42

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	132

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	18
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Stillwater, MN during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
doctor visit	336
injections	26
lower extremity surgery	24
musculoskeletal imaging	50
X-rays	50

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM in 2017

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Stillwater, MN during 2018 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	32
doctor visit	377
immobilization	18
injections	32
lower extremity surgery	19
musculoskeletal imaging	23
X-rays	23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	195

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	25
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM in 2018

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Stillwater, MN during 2019 were injections, lower extremity surgery, aspiration and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	60
doctor visit	598
immobilization	26
implant removal	12
injections	71
lower extremity surgery	62
minimally invasive procedures	29
musculoskeletal imaging	45
nail avulsion	19
nail procedures	19
tendon surgery	29
X-rays	45

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	407
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	34
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM in 2019

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Stillwater, MN during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	57
doctor visit	542
immobilization	16
injections	57
musculoskeletal imaging	25
X-rays	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	341
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	28
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM in 2020

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Stillwater, MN during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	50
doctor visit	507
injections	50
musculoskeletal imaging	37
nail avulsion	18
nail procedures	18
X-rays	37

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	22
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM in 2021

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Stillwater, MN during 2022 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	52
doctor visit	477
hip imaging	13
injections	52
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
musculoskeletal imaging	71
nail avulsion	17
nail procedures	17
X-rays	58

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	24
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM in 2022

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	3
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Stillwater, MN were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, injections and aspiration.

aspiration	44
doctor visit	406
hip imaging	13
immobilization	22
implant removal	12
injections	45
lower extremity surgery	30
minimally invasive procedures	29
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
musculoskeletal imaging	50
nail avulsion	18
nail procedures	18
tendon surgery	29
X-rays	49

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	180
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	71
85 and over	19
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	135

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM graduated from Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. He completed residency at Hennepin County Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Surgery and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Residency: Hennepin County Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Surgery

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lakeview Hospital

Allina Health River Falls Area Hospital

Woodwinds Health Campus

Twin Cities Orthopedics

Blaine Orthopedic Surgery Center

TCO Stillwater

Hudson Hospital

High Pointe Surgery Center

Other facilities throughout Eastern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health Care, HealthPartners, Medicare, Medicaid, America’s PPO, Health Partners, SEE BIO FOR DISCLAIMER, Americas PPO HealthEZ, PreferredOne and Medica.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Troy Allen Vargas, DPM accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

United Health Care

HealthPartners

Medicare

Medicaid

America’s PPO

Health Partners

SEE BIO FOR DISCLAIMER

Americas PPO HealthEZ

PreferredOne

Medica

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$1,297 DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS SOFT TISSUE IB LIGAMENT AUGMENTATION $73	$1,224
Paragon 28, Inc.	$1,044 Preserve Bone Wedges $47	$997
Wright Medical Technology, Inc.	$202 Cartiva $106	ORTHOLOC $57	AUGMENT $23	Foot and Ankle $16
Gemini Medical LLC	$193 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $163	ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $31
Orthofix Medical, Inc.	$150 Physio-Stim $104	Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator $46
Other	$277 TRINITY $131	Anchorage $66	Stratum Foot Plating System $24	Duexis $18	LENS 4K $14	Other $24

**Types of Payments**
Education	$1,347
Food and Beverage	$1,063
Travel and Lodging	$754

Biography

Dr. Troy Vargas specializes in general practice, general surgery, and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). Areas of expertise for Dr. Vargas include arthroscopic surgery, toe fusion, and surgical repair. Dr. Vargas appears to be in-network for Blue California, Cigna, and Aetna, in addition to other insurance carriers. He trained at Hennepin County Medical Center for his residency. Dr. Vargas has received distinctions including Dr. Vargas with a multi-sport athlete and former collegiate runner at Drake University; As a member of Team USA, Dr. Vargas was a 7-time qualifier for the World Duathlon championships; and Dr. Vargas has been published in the textbook, "International Advances in Foot and Ankle Surgery.". He is affiliated with Woodwinds Health Campus, Twin Cities Orthopedics, and Allina Health River Falls Area Hospital. According to Yext, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Stillwater, MN.