Summary

Dr. David Vargas is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician with 45 years of experience treating digestive health conditions. He completed his medical degree at Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud and his residency at University Of Illinois College Of Medicine. Dr. Vargas is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Vargas practices at multiple Lakeland Regional Health locations throughout Lakeland, Florida, and is affiliated with Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion For Women And Babies. He specializes in treating conditions such as GERD, gastritis, and colon polyps. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies to diagnose and treat digestive disorders. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 45 years of experience
  • 59 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. David J Vargas has 4 locations

Lakeland Regional Health

130 Pablo StLakeland, FL 33803
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Surgery Center Of Lakeland Hills Boulevard

3340 Lakeland Hills BlvdLakeland, FL 33805
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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3.9 
45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Lakeland , FLTempe , AZSACRAMENTO , CAMontgomery , AL
Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud Med School: Indiana State University Med School: University of South Alabama Med School: Georgia State University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David J Vargas

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • America's 1st Choice
  • American Republic Insurance Company
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Ascension Health
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Devoted Health
  • Devoted Health - Medicare
  • EmblemHealth
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida - Medicare
  • Florida Community Care
  • Freedom Health
  • Freedom Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Gateway Health
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Longevity Health Plan
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Optimum HealthCare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • Preferred Care Partners
  • Priority Health
  • SelectHealth
  • Simply Healthcare
  • Simply Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. David J Vargas has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David J Vargas has the following area of expertise

  • Internal Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

Dr. David J Vargas holds an expired medical license in the state of Florida.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Florida that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Illinois College Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud in 1981.

NPI Number

Dr. Vargas' NPI number is 1881750305.

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What languages does Dr. David Vargas speak?
Dr. David Vargas speaks English and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Dr. David Vargas affiliated with?
Dr. David Vargas is affiliated with Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion For Women And Babies.
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