Stephen Vara, M.D.
NPI 1356545818 · Medical Oncology Physician · North Port, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hematology/Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Vara, M.D. is a Medical Oncology Physician provider in North Port, FL (NPI 1356545818).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356545818
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME142141 (FL)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
22,011 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection, Fosaprepitant (focinvez), 1 MgJ1434 | 7,500 | $3 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 2,867 | $8 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 2,841 | $9 |
| Injection of Additional New Drug Or Substance Into Vein96375 | 1,302 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,154 | $124 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 1,016 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Letrozole | 159 | 50 |
| Prednisone | 118 | 45 |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 112 | 70 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 105 | 33 |
| Acyclovir | 86 | 29 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 86 | 62 |
| Gabapentin | 75 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$756 across 35 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-11
- Last updated
- 2022-09-02
- Certified
- 2022-09-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Vara's NPI number?
- Stephen Vara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356545818, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Vara's specialty?
- Stephen Vara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Vara located?
- Stephen Vara's practice location on file with NPPES is 1390 Grand Venture Dr, North Port, FL 34286-2309.
- What is Stephen Vara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Vara is (941) 257-2280.
- Does Stephen Vara accept Medicare?
- Stephen Vara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Vara's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Vara's NPI (1356545818) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.