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Dr. Manuel Vargas, MD

Rheumatology*
4.8 (26)
Map Pin Small Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Manuel Vargas, MD

Dr. Manuel Vargas, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA. They graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo (USAD) and is affiliated with Saint Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge. Dr. Vargas, completed a residency at Brooklyn Hospital Center; Affiliate of The Mount Sinai Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Vargas an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Vargas works at Practice in Baton Rouge, LA with other offices in New Orleans, LA and Prairieville, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoporosis, Joint Pain and Osteopenia 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
    Ochsner Pharmacy and Wellness - Baton Rouge
    10310 The Grove Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70836 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 761-5200
    Monday
    07:00 - 15:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 15:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 15:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 15:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 15:00
  2. 2
    Office
    1542 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 568-4498
  3. 3
    Ochsner Health Center - Prairieville
    16220 Airline Hwy, Prairieville, LA 70769 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 761-5200
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4
    Stanocola Home Health
    16777 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 761-5200

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Saint Tammany Parish Hospital
  • Ochsner Medical Center
  • Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Osteoporosis
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Osteopenia

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Osteoporosis
Joint Pain
Osteopenia
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Arthritis
Chronic Neck Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Fibromyalgia
Gout
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Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Psoriatic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sarcoidosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Trigger Finger
Vasculitis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Steroid Injection
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthritis of the Spine
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Behçet's Disease
Bone Disorders
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Constipation
Cryoglobulinemia
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Dehydration
Dermatomyositis
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Foot Infection
Granulomatosis
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Infective Arthritis
Ingrown Nail
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Knee Disorders
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Palindromic Rheumatism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyositis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Scleroderma
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Systemic Sclerosis
Systemic Vasculitis
Temporal Arteritis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vascular Disease
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Arthrocentesis
Biological Therapy
Bone Density Scan
Bursa Injection
Chronic Care Management
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Infusion Therapy
Injection of Tendon
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Injection
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Soft Tissue Injections
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
X-Ray
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    • Aetna
    • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    • Anthem
    • Assurant Health
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Commercial Insurance Company
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana
    • First Health
    • Guardian
    • Health Net
    • Humana
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • MultiPlan
    • PPO Plus
    • Principal Financial Group
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    4.8
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    Based on 26 ratings
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    4 Star
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    About Dr. Manuel Vargas, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1366838948
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Louisiana Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, LA
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Brooklyn Hospital Center; Affiliate of The Mount Sinai Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo (USAD)
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Manuel 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 has seen patients for Osteoporosis, Joint Pain and Osteopenia, 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.

    26 patients have reviewed Dr. Vargas. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Vargas.

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