Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Herschel D. Vargas

Colorectal Surgery
900 Ochsner Blvd, 
Covington, LA 
On Staff At
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
Expertise in
8
conditions
900 Ochsner Blvd, 
Covington, LA 

Overview

Herschel Vargas is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Covington, Louisiana.

Dr. Vargas is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bowel Incontinence, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Vargas is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Vargas is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Colorectal Surgery

Licenses

Colon & Rectal Surgery in KY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

St Tammany Parish Hospital
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Slidell Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

St. Tammany Cancer Center - A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center
900 Ochsner Blvd, Covington, LA 70433

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Herschel D. Vargas

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Herschel D. Vargas?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Herschel D. Vargas by calling their office at 985-249-2383. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Herschel D. Vargas a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Herschel D. Vargas is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Herschel D. Vargas specialize in?

While Dr. Herschel D. Vargas is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bowel Incontinence, and Gastrointestinal Fistula. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.

Does Dr. Herschel D. Vargas accept my insurance?

Dr. Herschel D. Vargas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 985-249-2383 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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