Varun Malhotra, M.D.
NPI 1528268364 · Ophthalmology Physician · Merrillville, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Varun Malhotra, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Merrillville, IN (NPI 1528268364).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528268364
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$105 across 1 record (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
- 2007-07-19
- Last updated
- 2011-09-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Varun Malhotra's NPI number?
- Varun Malhotra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528268364, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Varun Malhotra's specialty?
- Varun Malhotra is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Varun Malhotra located?
- Varun Malhotra's practice location on file with NPPES is 303 W 89th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410-6294.
- What is Varun Malhotra's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Varun Malhotra is (219) 769-8989.
- Does Varun Malhotra accept Medicare?
- Varun Malhotra is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Varun Malhotra's NPI active?
- Yes — Varun Malhotra's NPI (1528268364) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-09-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.