Daniel Varela, MD
NPI 1477084176 · Nephrology Physician · El Paso, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Daniel Varela, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in El Paso, TX (NPI 1477084176).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477084176
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S6763 (TX)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
179 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 35 Minutes99232 | 86 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 37 | $123 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 25 | $77 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 19 | $124 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 12 | $165 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$165 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 73 | 34 |
| Metformin Hcl | 58 | 27 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 53 | 25 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 44 | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 44 | 21 |
| Losartan Potassium | 33 | 17 |
| Trazodone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,088 across 38 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
- 2017-03-23
- Last updated
- 2026-01-15
- Certified
- 2026-01-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Daniel Varela's NPI number?
- Daniel Varela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477084176, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Daniel Varela's specialty?
- Daniel Varela is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Daniel Varela located?
- Daniel Varela's practice location on file with NPPES is 1701 Bassett Ave Ste 113, El Paso, TX 79901-1801.
- What is Daniel Varela's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Daniel Varela is (915) 875-4420.
- Does Daniel Varela accept Medicare?
- Daniel Varela is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Daniel Varela's NPI active?
- Yes — Daniel Varela's NPI (1477084176) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.