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Dr. Norberto Caro Vargas, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Preventative Medicine, Addiction Medicine
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Paragon Health Partners 2895 Lewis Ln, Paris, TX 75460
(972) 203-3600

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Vargas is a diplomat of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as The American Board of Addiction Medicine. Furthermore he is a Medical review officer for U.S. the department of transportation. Dr. Vargas M.D. graduated from the Ponce School of Medicine, Puerto Rico. At Baylor University Medical Center of Dallas, he trained in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Vargas is the clinic's Addiction specialist and a Physical Medicine Rehab physician at Paragon Pain and Rehab. The methodology Dr. Vargas uses provides a comprehensive approach in the treatment of all of his patients.He performs electro-diagnostic testing, fluoroscopic-guided lumbar spinal injections to treats both acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, and chronic pain management. He has successfully introduced the use of ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injections to the practice, thus improving procedure outcomes while avoiding exposure risks of radiation. He also has trained in the field of Prolo Therapy for the treatment of pain generated by ligament and tendon laxity. Dr Vargas' areas of interest and expertise include addiction medicine for the prevention, intervention and treatment of addiction associated with tobacco, prescription medications and other drugs. Dr. Vargas is certified to treat opioid dependence with the use of Suboxone.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Baylor Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Ponce School Of Medicine - 2000

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Paragon Pain And Rehabilitation Llp
2895 Lewis Ln, Paris, TX 75460
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Preventative Medicine
Pain Medicine
Addiction Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Alcohol Dependence
Osteoarthritis
Sciatica
Spinal Stenosis
Substance abuse
Back Pain
Neck Pain
Opioid Addiction
Metabolic Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Obesity

Procedures Performed

Opioid Addiction Treatment
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Weight Loss

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
STLDentalPlan| LLC
CHAMPVA
Optum Health
Aetna Better Health
UnitedHealthcare
Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Humana
Cigna-HealthSpring
Mutual of Omaha
Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Wellcare
Aetna

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