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Dr. Caroline W. Vargason, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Professional interests include: eye problems

1615 12th Avenue Road #a
Nampa, ID 83686

(208) 466-0255

Dr. Caroline W. Vargason, MD, PhD is an oculoplastic surgeon in Nampa, ID specializing in ophthalmic plastic surgery. She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. Dr. Caroline W. Vargason, MD, PhD is affiliated with West Valley Hospital and Saint Alphonsus Health System.

Office Locations

Address:

1615 12th Avenue Road #a
Nampa, ID 83686

Address:

4405 East Flamingo Avenue
Nampa, ID 83687

Some issues Dr. Caroline W. Vargason, MD, PhD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

doctor visit	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	73
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	15

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	71

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	127
eye procedures	12
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	88

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	132
eye procedures	10
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	15

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

doctor visit	243
eye procedures	68
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	11
plastic surgery procedures	91

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Caroline W. Vargason, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Caroline W. Vargason, MD, PhD treated as an oculoplastic surgeon in Nampa, ID were plastic surgery procedures, eye procedures, diagnostic procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	120
eye procedures	32
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	13
plastic surgery procedures	91

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline W. Vargason, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	24

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	11
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	18

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline W. Vargason, MD, PhD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Caroline W. Vargason, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	24
High Cholesterol	21
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	7
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	3
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Caroline W. Vargason, MD, PhD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. She completed residency at Vanderbilt Eye Institute. She is certified by the Ophthalmology and has a state license in Idaho.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine

Residency: Vanderbilt Eye Institute

Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Idaho

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Caroline W. Vargason, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

West Valley Hospital

Saint Alphonsus Health System

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Caroline W. Vargason, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$348 TEPEZZA $324	$24
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$141 $141
Mallinckrodt Enterprises LLC	$114 ACTHAR $114
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$75 XIIDRA $64	$12
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$34 LOTEMAX GEL $18	PROLENSA $15
Other	$73 PROLENSA $24	STRATAFIX $23	Xeomin $17	Bromsite $10

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$775
Travel and Lodging	$11

Biography

Dr. Caroline Vargason is a specialist in ophthalmic plastic surgery. She has a special interest in eye problems. She is professionally affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System. Dr. Vargason graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. For her residency, Dr. Vargason trained at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline W. Vargason, MD, PhD in 2017

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline W. Vargason, MD, PhD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline W. Vargason, MD, PhD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline W. Vargason, MD, PhD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Caroline W. Vargason, MD, PhD From 2017 - 2021

Education & Training

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Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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