Edwin Alonso Vargas Velandia, M.D
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Edwin Alonso Vargas Velandia is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Columbus, OH with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Edwin Alonso Vargas Velandia, M.D has been part of the Columbus medical community since 2012 in group practice. With 16+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Columbus area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 89.9/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 22% of reporting doctors in Ohio
- Federal MIPS score higher than 53% of MIPS-scored doctors in Ohio
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1090dNPPES updated 2023-05-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3555 Olentangy River Rd Ste 3000, Columbus, OH 43214-3900
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Ohio, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202389.9/100
Ohio avg: 85.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.3 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in OhioHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better80.3%
Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
237
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
114
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
366
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $229k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.
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.
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$283 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 Edwin Alonso Vargas Velandia's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 29, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
16 years in practice
Experienced
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Edwin Alonso Vargas Velandia
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Edwin Alonso Vargas Velandia for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Columbus 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 Edwin Alonso Vargas Velandia
Dr. Vargas Velandia is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Columbus, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (614) 788-5200.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Edwin Alonso Vargas Velandia
Practice Location
3555 Olentangy River Rd Ste 3000, Columbus, OH 43214-3900
Mailing Address
3555 Olentangy River Rd Ste 3000, Columbus, OH 43214-3900
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