Marisela Varela, MD
NPI 1780678870 · Nephrology Physician · Merrillville, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Marisela Varela, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Merrillville, IN (NPI 1780678870).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780678870
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01065202A (IN)
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
2,528 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,246 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 272 | $112 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 213 | $16 |
| Principal Care Management Services for a Single High-Risk Disease, First 30 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99426 | 194 | $59 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 167 | $123 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bumetanide | 153 | 61 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 139 | 52 |
| Irbesartan | 137 | 42 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 130 | 36 |
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 78 | 26 |
| Spironolactone | 68 | 27 |
| Carvedilol | 54 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,209 across 99 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
- 2005-09-06
- Last updated
- 2022-06-01
- Certified
- 2022-06-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Marisela Varela's NPI number?
- Marisela Varela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780678870, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Marisela Varela's specialty?
- Marisela Varela is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Marisela Varela located?
- Marisela Varela's practice location on file with NPPES is 90 W 86th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410-7086.
- What is Marisela Varela's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Marisela Varela is (219) 791-1555.
- Does Marisela Varela accept Medicare?
- Marisela Varela is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Marisela Varela's NPI active?
- Yes — Marisela Varela's NPI (1780678870) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.