Dr. Cathia Mendez Vargas

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 19+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Cathia Mendez Vargas, MD, is a Geriatric Medicine specialist in Lakewood, Colorado. She attended and graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 2005, having over 19 years of diverse experience, especially in Geriatric Medicine. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services, Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital, Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, North Suburban Medical Center, Centura Health-St Anthony North Hospital. Dr. Cathia Mendez Vargas also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Geriatric Medicine Associates, Pc. Dr. Cathia Mendez Vargas accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (303) 825-1234 to request Dr. Cathia Mendez Vargas the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 11700 W 2nd Pl
Lakewood, CO 80226-1719

Phone 1: (303) 825-1234
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Cathia Mendez Vargas
Gender Female
PECOS ID 7012060965
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Geriatric Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 19 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Cathia Mendez Vargas attended and graduated from Universidad Central Del Caribe Escuela De Medicina in 2005.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1043485212
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, April 28, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Cathia Mendez Vargas

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Cathia Mendez Vargas has been primarily specialized in Geriatric Medicine for over 19 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine
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    Geriatric Medicine
    An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Geriatric Medicine Associates, Pc


Practice Locations

11700 W 2nd Pl
Lakewood, CO 80226-1719
Phone: (303) 825-1234
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, January 10, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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