Merin Varghese, M.D.
NPI 1336584929 · Infectious Disease Physician · Gainesville, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Merin Varghese, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Gainesville, GA (NPI 1336584929).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336584929
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 080900 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
649 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 371 | $112 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 163 | $163 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 99 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 16 | $124 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$163 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 72 | 22 |
| Daptomycin | 68 | 18 |
| Cefazolin Sodium | 53 | 14 |
| Ampicillin Sodium | 41 | — |
| Vancomycin Hcl | 35 | 12 |
| Cefepime Hcl | 30 | — |
| Ertapenem Sodiumbrand: Ertapenem | 15 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1978 Industrial BlvdHouma, LA 70363-7055Phone: (985) 873-2200
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-05-08
- Last updated
- 2021-09-27
- Certified
- 2021-09-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Merin Varghese's NPI number?
- Merin Varghese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336584929, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Merin Varghese's specialty?
- Merin Varghese is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Merin Varghese located?
- Merin Varghese's practice location on file with NPPES is 743 Spring St Ne, Gainesville, GA 30501-3715.
- What is Merin Varghese's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Merin Varghese is (770) 219-7939.
- Does Merin Varghese accept Medicare?
- Merin Varghese is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Merin Varghese's NPI active?
- Yes — Merin Varghese's NPI (1336584929) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.