Varun Kumar
NPI 1720498967 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Varun Kumar is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1720498967).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720498967
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- BP10049468 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
818 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 706 | $101 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 60 | $144 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 28 | $126 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 24 | $170 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $101–$170 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 82 | 16 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 76 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 74 | 12 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 49 | 15 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 42 | — |
| Gabapentin | 39 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1 Baylor PlzHouston, TX 77030-3411Phone: (713) 798-4951
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-28
- Last updated
- 2025-04-16
- Certified
- 2025-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Varun Kumar's NPI number?
- Varun Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720498967, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Varun Kumar's specialty?
- Varun Kumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Varun Kumar located?
- Varun Kumar's practice location on file with NPPES is 8588 Katy Fwy Ste 226a, Houston, TX 77024-1881.
- What is Varun Kumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Varun Kumar is (713) 532-6884.
- Does Varun Kumar accept Medicare?
- Varun Kumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Varun Kumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Varun Kumar's NPI (1720498967) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.