Luis Felipe Tapias Vargas, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Luis Felipe Tapias Vargas is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Rochester, MN with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MN can see Luis Felipe Tapias Vargas, M.D. in person in Rochester or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2011 — over 16 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and COPD.
Older · 2019dNPPES updated 2020-12-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
139
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumeData 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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and COPD.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$48 received from industry
2 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 Luis Felipe Tapias Vargas's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 27, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
16 years in practice
Experienced
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Mailing address
200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Luis Felipe Tapias Vargas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Luis Felipe Tapias Vargas for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, COPD management — no travel to Rochester 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 Luis Felipe Tapias Vargas
Dr. Tapias Vargas is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rochester, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (507) 284-2511.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-2621
Mailing Address
200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001
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