Tempest Varner, MD
NPI 1932620580 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Saint Paul, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tempest Varner, MD is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Saint Paul, MN (NPI 1932620580).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932620580
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 80061 (MN)
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
8 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
583 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 | 120 | $204 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 100 | $123 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 84 | $108 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 66 | $89 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 45 | $163 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 170 | 46 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 164 | 61 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 32 | — |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 30 | — |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 29 | 11 |
| Varenicline Tartrate | 28 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$497 across 23 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
- 2017-07-05
- Last updated
- 2025-10-10
- Certified
- 2025-10-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tempest Varner's NPI number?
- Tempest Varner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932620580, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tempest Varner's specialty?
- Tempest Varner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tempest Varner located?
- Tempest Varner's practice location on file with NPPES is 420 Marshall Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102-1718.
- What is Tempest Varner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tempest Varner is (872) 231-3162.
- Does Tempest Varner accept Medicare?
- Tempest Varner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tempest Varner's NPI active?
- Yes — Tempest Varner's NPI (1932620580) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.