VARUN SHARMA CHOUDRY M.D.
NPI 1073740015
Hospitalist in Baton Rouge, LA

Q: What is Varun Choudry's NPI number?

The NPI number for Varun Choudry is 1073740015. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2009.

Q: What is Varun Choudry's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Varun Choudry was last updated on April 4, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since June 17, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

5000 HENNESSY BLVD, 1ST FLOOR OF HOSPITAL, BATON ROUGE, LA 70808(225) 765-4050(225) 765-4046 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 4, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Varun Sharma Choudry M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

VARUN SHARMA CHOUDRY M.D. (NPI 1073740015) is an individual hospitalist provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.204998) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with East Jefferson General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073740015

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameVARUN SHARMA CHOUDRYCredential: M.D.

Location Address5000 HENNESSY BLVD, 1ST FLOOR OF HOSPITALBaton Rouge, LA 70808-4375

Mailing Address4200 Houma Blvd, Fl 6Metairie, LA 70006-2970 · (504) 503-4000

Phone(225) 765-4050

Fax(225) 765-4046

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateJune 17, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateApril 4, 2017

✔ NPI 1073740015 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.204998

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD.204998 (LA)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

5000 HENNESSY BLVD, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1936707LA

Medicare PIN248058YJA2LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Varun Sharma Choudry M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6305095878

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120927000719

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

299 services115 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

102 services92 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

40 services40 patients

Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306

An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.

18 services18 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

East Jefferson General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Metairie, LA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number190176

Location4200 Houma BlvdMetairie, LA 70006 · Jefferson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70808 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$124.60 typical visit price

range $53.43 – $164.73

Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.09 typical visit price

range $16.64 – $133.62

Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers15 claims15 services$14.87 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers15 claims15 services$62.10 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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