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Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD

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(Alfred Vargas, MD)

(242 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine), Oncology (Cancer Care), Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

Ohio State University College of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: anal cancer, palliative care, tonsil cancer, and more.

1010 Refugee Road Suite 1000
Pickerington, OH 43147

(614) 788-4699

Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD is an internist in Pickerington, OH specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine), oncology (cancer care), adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD is affiliated with Ohio Health and OhioHealth Cancer Physicians.

Office Locations

1010 Refugee Road Suite 1000
Pickerington, OH 43147

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303 E Town Street Suite 4300
Columbus, OH 43215

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Some issues Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD treated as an internist in Pickerington, OH during 2012 were lab tests, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	425
blood draw	123
bone marrow tests	17
chemotherapy	425
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	1355
hospital care	157
inpatient care	157
lab tests	1241
minimally invasive procedures	383
port flush	84

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD treated as an internist in Pickerington, OH during 2013 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	208
blood draw	12
bone marrow tests	12
chemotherapy	208
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	1286
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81
lab tests	31
minimally invasive procedures	208
port flush	78

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	443
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	70
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD treated as an internist in Pickerington, OH during 2014 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and port flush.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	203
blood draw	30
chemotherapy	203
doctor visit	1241
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
minimally invasive procedures	203
port flush	89

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	428
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	62
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD treated as an internist in Pickerington, OH during 2015 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and port flush.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	307
chemotherapy	307
doctor visit	1299
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
minimally invasive procedures	294
port flush	64

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	362
Female	558

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	842
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	372
From 75 to 84	338
85 and over	122
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD treated as an internist in Pickerington, OH during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	200
bone marrow tests	12
chemotherapy	200
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	1450
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65
minimally invasive procedures	229
port flush	61

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	497
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	79
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD treated as an internist in Pickerington, OH during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and port flush.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	174
bone marrow tests	26
chemotherapy	174
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	1326
hormone therapy	37
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
minimally invasive procedures	219
port flush	64

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	75
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD treated as an internist in Pickerington, OH during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and port flush.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	153
chemotherapy	153
doctor visit	1029
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	179
port flush	51

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	425
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	54
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD treated as an internist in Pickerington, OH during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	162
hospital care	250
inpatient care	250

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	18
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	38
Dementia	22
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD treated as an internist in Pickerington, OH during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	238
hospital care	197
inpatient care	197

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	12
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	37
Dementia	15
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD treated as an internist in Pickerington, OH during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	437
hospital care	194
inpatient care	194

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	17
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD treated as an internist in Pickerington, OH during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	484
hospital care	115
inpatient care	115

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	12
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	38

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD treated as an internist in Pickerington, OH were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

aspiration	12
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	238
blood draw	55
bone marrow tests	16
chemotherapy	238
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	937
hormone therapy	37
hospital care	111
inpatient care	111
lab tests	636
minimally invasive procedures	245

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	336
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	126
85 and over	47
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	162

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	10
Cancer	41

Education & Training

Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2005. He completed residency at University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Am Bd Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology) and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (2005)

Residency: University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Am Bd Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio Health

OhioHealth Cancer Physicians

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 242 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pickerington, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alfred Perez Vargas, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Seattle Genetics, Inc.	$130 ADCETRIS $130
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$122 Xofigo $122
Genentech USA, Inc.	$92 Gazyva $41	Kadcyla $40	Rituxan $11
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$60 OPDIVO $45	$15
Pfizer Inc.	$38 ORGOVYX $21	ELIQUIS $17
Other	$228 Endo Stapling $34	Lenvima $32	NINLARO $30	SIR-Spheres microspheres $22	XGEVA $16	Other $94

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$541
Education	$129

Biography

Dr. Alfred Vargas is a specialist in adult hematology and adult oncology. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: bladder cancer, rectal cancer, and cancer screening. Dr. Vargas's professional affiliations include Grant Medical Center, Doctors Hospital, and Berger Hospital. According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Pickerington, OH. Dr. Vargas studied medicine at Ohio State University College of Medicine. His residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Arizona.