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Dr. Jose Vargas, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
3.7 (15)
Map Pin Small Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Jose Vargas, MD

Dr. Jose Vargas, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Birmingham, AL. They graduated from TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA and is affiliated with Brookwood Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Vargas, completed a residency at Va Hospital Tulane. Patients rated Dr. Vargas an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Vargas works at Element Health, Inc in Birmingham, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Vitamin_Deficiency along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Vargas' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Diabetes & Endocrinology Assoc
    2022 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Ste 307, Birmingham, AL 35209 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 879-6461
  2. 2
    Diabetes Endocrinology Associates
    700 18th St S Ste 410, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 930-9152
  3. 3
    Seale Harris Clinic
    805 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 510, Birmingham, AL 35205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 595-5504
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

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    3.7
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    Based on 15 ratings
    Patient Ratings (15)
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    4 Star
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    About Dr. Jose Vargas, MD

    Specialties
    • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1003971441
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Va Hospital Tulane
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Va Hospital Tulane
    Residency
    Internship
    • St Joseph Infir
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Jose Vargas, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Vargas is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Vargas has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Vargas works at Element Health, Inc in Birmingham, AL. View the full address on Dr. Vargas’s profile.

    Dr. Vargas has seen patients for Vitamin_Deficiency, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Vargas on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Vargas. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Vargas.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Vargas, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Vargas appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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