Peter Varunok, MD
NPI 1598769283 · Gastroenterology Physician · Poughkeepsie, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Peter Varunok, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Poughkeepsie, NY (NPI 1598769283).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598769283
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 181643 (NY)
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
21 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
1,151 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 317 | $135 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 139 | $9 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 81 | $173 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 61 | $135 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 58 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 250 | 93 |
| Famotidine | 204 | 57 |
| Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulfbrand: Sutab | 91 | 90 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 83 | 20 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 78 | 21 |
| Sucralfate | 59 | 24 |
| Carvedilol | 37 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$624 across 20 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
- 2005-06-09
- Last updated
- 2015-04-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Peter Varunok's NPI number?
- Peter Varunok's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598769283, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Peter Varunok's specialty?
- Peter Varunok is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Peter Varunok located?
- Peter Varunok's practice location on file with NPPES is 243 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1173.
- What is Peter Varunok's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Peter Varunok is (845) 471-9410.
- Does Peter Varunok accept Medicare?
- Peter Varunok is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Peter Varunok's NPI active?
- Yes — Peter Varunok's NPI (1598769283) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-04-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.