Annalisa Layfield Vargas, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Annalisa Layfield Vargas is a Physician Assistant based in North Adams, MA with over 5 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(413) 398-5180North Adams, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Annalisa Layfield Vargas, PA-C specializes in medical, serving patients in North Adams, MA in group practice. She regularly sees Medicare patients with substance use, tobacco, and anxiety (per CMS claims data).

1 of 613 Physician Assistant providers in MASee all Physician Assistant in North Adams5+ years experienceNPI since 2020

Older · 1061dNPPES updated 2023-06-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

77 Hospital Ave Ste 104, North Adams, MA 01247-2538

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

33.27/100

Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-50.3 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

79.2%

Massachusetts avg: 81.9 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.6 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

65

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

116

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

448

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $74k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Substance Use Disorders, Tobacco Use Disorder, and Anxiety Disorders.

Substance Use Disorders
75%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Tobacco Use Disorder
75%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+40%)74%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
62%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+19%)51%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-36%)34%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-36%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-24%)25%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-24%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-47%)23%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-47%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jun 26, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 5 years in practice

    Established

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Taxonomy: 363A00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

14l Phillip Rd, Derry, NH 03038-4322

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Annalisa Layfield Vargas

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Annalisa Layfield Vargas for substance use counseling, follow-up consultations, anxiety counseling — no travel to North Adams required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Annalisa Layfield Vargas

Dr. Vargas is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in North Adams, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (413) 398-5180.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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