Raul Javier Vargas Rivera, MD
Raul Javier Vargas Rivera, MD has been part of the Winter Haven medical community since 2020 in independent practice. He has been in practice for 14+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, high cholesterol, and depression (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 965dNPPES updated 2023-09-13 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
217 E Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL 33880-6312
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.1%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in FloridaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
18
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
147
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,376
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $141k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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 Mood Disorders, High Cholesterol, and Depression.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$81 received from industry
4 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 Raul Javier Vargas Rivera's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 12, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
14 years in practice
Established
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.
Taxonomy: 208D00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 532, Lake Alfred, FL 33850-0532
Differs from practice location
Virtual General Practice Care With Raul Javier Vargas Rivera
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Raul Javier Vargas Rivera for mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management, depression management — no travel to Winter Haven 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 Raul Javier Vargas Rivera
Dr. Vargas Rivera is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Winter Haven, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (407) 315-3637.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Raul Javier Vargas Rivera
Practice Location
217 E Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL 33880-6312
Mailing Address
Po Box 532, Lake Alfred, FL 33850-0532
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