Varun Patel, MD
NPI 1861832438 · Gastroenterology Physician · Crystal River, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Varun Patel, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Crystal River, FL (NPI 1861832438).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861832438
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,296 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 792 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 500 | $91 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 253 | $259 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 202 | $107 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 187 | $121 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 610 | 261 |
| Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Acbrand: Clenpiq | 363 | 359 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C | 109 | 104 |
| Omeprazole | 94 | 50 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 87 | 85 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 84 | 36 |
| Famotidine | 61 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,492 across 65 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
- 2013-06-27
- Last updated
- 2020-01-06
- Certified
- 2020-01-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Varun Patel's NPI number?
- Varun Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861832438, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Varun Patel's specialty?
- Varun Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Varun Patel located?
- Varun Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 6410 W Gulf to Lake Hwy, Crystal River, FL 34429-7622.
- What is Varun Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Varun Patel is (352) 563-2450.
- Does Varun Patel accept Medicare?
- Varun Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Varun Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Varun Patel's NPI (1861832438) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.