Christopher Paul Vargo, CRNP

Adult Health Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

(717) 446-1220Camp Hill, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Christopher Paul Vargo, CRNP has practiced nursing for 17+ years, working in group practice. With 17+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Camp Hill area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and Alzheimer's/dementia (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 95% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 176 Nurse Practitioner providers in PASee all Nurse Practitioner in Camp Hill17+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 4310dNPPES updated 2014-07-18 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

770 Poplar Church Rd, Camp Hill, PA 17011-2302

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

99.5%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.7 pts)

Top 5% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania

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

Medicare Patients

478

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

629

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,527

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $128k

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Alzheimer's / Dementia.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Alzheimer's / Dementia
75%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Mood Disorders
53%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+16%)48%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-3%)46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+4%)38%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+3%)33%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$262 received from industry

8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christopher Paul Vargo's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.47 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerAdult Health in Camp HillPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LA2200X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

680 Blair Mill Rd, Horsham, PA 19044-2223

Differs from practice location

Virtual Adult Health Care With Christopher Paul Vargo

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Paul Vargo for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, cognitive care — no travel to Camp Hill 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 Christopher Paul Vargo

NPI records show Dr. Vargo as active with telehealth listed in Camp Hill, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (717) 446-1220.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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