Summary

Dr. Ricardo Vargas is a family medicine physician who brings three decades of medical experience to patient care. They earned their medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed residency training at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital. Dr. Vargas is fluent in both English and Spanish, helping them connect with a diverse patient community.

Dr. Vargas practices at Novant Health Lakeside Primary Care in Locust, North Carolina, and maintains hospital privileges at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. They focus on managing common conditions such as seasonal allergies, hay fever, and type 2 diabetes. Their treatment approach includes coordinating physical therapy services and providing advanced allergy treatments like immunotherapy options for patients with persistent allergic symptoms. Patients rate Dr. Vargas 4.7 out of 5 stars for their care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 30 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Cabarrus Memorial Hospital
  • 13 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Novant Health Lakeside Primary Care - Locust

236 Market St Ste 110Locust, NC 28097
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

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4.7 
30 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English
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Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ricardo Vargas

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Ricardo Vargas has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Ricardo Vargas has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Ricardo Vargas holds an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1996.

NPI Number

Ricardo Vargas' NPI number is 1649268459.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Ricardo Vargas's office located?
Ricardo Vargas's office is located at 236 Market St Ste 110, Locust, NC, 28097.
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