Christopher Varghese, MD
NPI 1598381733 · Family Medicine Physician · Lancaster, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Varghese, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lancaster, CA (NPI 1598381733).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598381733
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MT221852 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 86 | 29 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 74 | 30 |
| Losartan Potassium | 51 | 20 |
| Metformin Hcl | 45 | 18 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 41 | 13 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 39 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$303 across 4 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
- 2020-06-23
- Last updated
- 2023-10-06
- Certified
- 2023-10-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Varghese's NPI number?
- Christopher Varghese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598381733, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Varghese's specialty?
- Christopher Varghese is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Varghese located?
- Christopher Varghese's practice location on file with NPPES is 45124 10th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534-2310.
- What is Christopher Varghese's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Varghese is (562) 867-7999.
- Does Christopher Varghese accept Medicare?
- Christopher Varghese is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Varghese's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Varghese's NPI (1598381733) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.