Donna Varela, M.D.
NPI 1659563666 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Torrance, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donna Varela, M.D. is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Torrance, CA (NPI 1659563666).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659563666
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A105769 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
18 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
355 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 113 | $217 |
| Critical Care, Each Additional 30 Minutes99292 | 111 | $109 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 48 | $44 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 32 | $179 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 28 | $84 |
| Emergent Insertion of Breathing Tube Into Windpipe Using an Endoscope31500 | 23 | $141 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$410 across 5 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
- 2007-08-14
- Last updated
- 2023-02-17
- Certified
- 2023-02-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donna Varela's NPI number?
- Donna Varela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659563666, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donna Varela's specialty?
- Donna Varela is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Donna Varela located?
- Donna Varela's practice location on file with NPPES is 4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503-4607.
- What is Donna Varela's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donna Varela is (800) 940-2243.
- Does Donna Varela accept Medicare?
- Donna Varela is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donna Varela's NPI active?
- Yes — Donna Varela's NPI (1659563666) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.