Joseph Varghese, M.D.
NPI 1740280049 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Flint, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Varghese, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Flint, MI (NPI 1740280049).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740280049
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301043552 (MI)
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
20 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
1,573 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 | 354 | $128 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 327 | $38 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 295 | $33 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 215 | $54 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 185 | $54 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 52 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 381 | 94 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 222 | 85 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 191 | 107 |
| Azithromycin | 186 | 96 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Ventolin Hfa | 161 | 49 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 144 | 31 |
| Prednisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,214 across 47 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
- 2005-07-28
- Last updated
- 2022-05-31
- Certified
- 2022-05-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Varghese's NPI number?
- Joseph Varghese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740280049, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Varghese's specialty?
- Joseph Varghese is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Varghese located?
- Joseph Varghese's practice location on file with NPPES is 2284 S Ballenger Hwy Ste H-2, Flint, MI 48503-3446.
- What is Joseph Varghese's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Varghese is (810) 720-1144.
- Does Joseph Varghese accept Medicare?
- Joseph Varghese is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Varghese's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Varghese's NPI (1740280049) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.