Varun Kumar Pala, M.D
NPI 1154877405 · Neurology Physician · Madisonville, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Varun Kumar Pala, M.D is a Neurology Physician provider in Madisonville, LA (NPI 1154877405).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154877405
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MT211980 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
561 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 188 | $111 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 154 | $162 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 | 73 | $52 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 63 | $123 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 46 | $201 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$179 across 8 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 755 Broughton StreetApt#1Pittsburgh, PA 15213Phone: (646) 258-7627
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-08-28
- Last updated
- 2024-10-14
- Certified
- 2024-10-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Varun Kumar Pala's NPI number?
- Varun Kumar Pala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154877405, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Varun Kumar Pala's specialty?
- Varun Kumar Pala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Varun Kumar Pala located?
- Varun Kumar Pala's practice location on file with NPPES is 5015 Golden Oak Ln, Madisonville, LA 70447-3183.
- What is Varun Kumar Pala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Varun Kumar Pala is (646) 258-7627.
- Does Varun Kumar Pala accept Medicare?
- Varun Kumar Pala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Varun Kumar Pala's NPI active?
- Yes — Varun Kumar Pala's NPI (1154877405) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.