Donald Varner, MD
NPI 1386693299 · Gastroenterology Physician · Hendersonville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Varner, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Hendersonville, NC (NPI 1386693299).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386693299
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33764 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,684 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 777 | $46 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 419 | $61 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 329 | $93 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 268 | $66 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 244 | $236 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 304 | 112 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 230 | 87 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C | 146 | 146 |
| Famotidine | 60 | 21 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 45 | 45 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 28 | 28 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$471 across 30 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 (2)
- 291 Sweeten Creek RoadAsheville, NC 28803-1527Phone: (828) 254-0881Fax: (828) 284-1614
- 188 Medical Park DriveSte aBrevard, NC 28712-4188Phone: (828) 883-9600Fax: (828) 254-1614
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-08
- Last updated
- 2025-10-23
- Certified
- 2025-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Varner's NPI number?
- Donald Varner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386693299, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Varner's specialty?
- Donald Varner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Donald Varner located?
- Donald Varner's practice location on file with NPPES is 1032 Fleming St, Hendersonville, NC 28791-3532.
- What is Donald Varner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Varner is (828) 696-3099.
- Does Donald Varner accept Medicare?
- Donald Varner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Varner's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Varner's NPI (1386693299) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.