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VARUN KUMAR PALA M.D
NPI 1154877405
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Madisonville, LA

Active since August 28, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5015 GOLDEN OAK LN, MADISONVILLE, LA 70447(646) 258-7627(985) 400-5303 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 10, 2021, Aug 28, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Varun Kumar Pala M.d NPPES

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

VARUN KUMAR PALA M.D (NPI 1154877405) is an individual neurology provider in Madisonville, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (327152) and active in the NPI registry since August 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center-northeast, and maintains a secondary practice location in Pittsburgh.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154877405
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameVARUN KUMAR PALACredential: M.D
Location Address5015 GOLDEN OAK LNMadisonville, LA 70447-3183
Mailing Address5015 Golden Oak LnMadisonville, LA 70447-3183 · (646) 258-7627
Phone(646) 258-7627
Fax(985) 400-5303
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateAugust 28, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 14, 2024
✔ NPI 1154877405 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 327152
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MT211980 (PA)
5015 GOLDEN OAK LN, Madisonville, LA 70447
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1755 Broughton Street, Apt#1Pittsburgh, PA 15213 · Phone (646) 258-7627

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Varun Kumar Pala 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 ID8628352374
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250221003228
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Varun Kumar Pala reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Carolinas Physicians Network, Inc.
571 mi
Medical Oncology
52 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 3-A
Columbus, NC 28722
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2,057 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184852105 (828) 894-2308
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority
605 mi
General Practice
201 E GROVER ST
Shelby, NC 28150
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,534 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225435126 (980) 487-7427
Carolinas Medical Center
631 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
10502 PARK RD, SUITE 110
Charlotte, NC 28210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2,223 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578086187 (704) 667-1540

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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 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.
188 services113 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.
154 services139 patients
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy 95816
Measurement of brain wave activity, also known as an EEG, is a non-invasive test that records electrical patterns in your brain. This procedure is done when you're awake and drowsy to understand how your brain functions during different states of consciousness.
73 services63 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
63 services62 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
46 services26 patients
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.
37 services36 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast

Acute Care Hospitals · Concord, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340001
Location920 Church St NConcord, NC 28025 · Cabarrus County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Atrium Health Cleveland

Acute Care Hospitals · Shelby, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340021
Location201 E Grover StShelby, NC 28150 · Cleveland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340113
Location1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Atrium Health Union

Acute Care Hospitals · Monroe, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340130
Location600 Hospital DrMonroe, NC 28112 · Union County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Atrium Health University City

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340166
Location8800 North Tyron StreetCharlotte, NC 28262 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70447 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.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Varun Kumar Pala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Varun Kumar Pala is 1154877405. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 28, 2016.

Where is Varun Kumar Pala located?

Varun Kumar Pala practices at 5015 Golden Oak Ln, Madisonville, LA 70447. The listed phone number is (646) 258-7627.

What is Varun Kumar Pala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Varun Kumar Pala enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Varun Kumar Pala is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Varun Kumar Pala's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Varun Kumar Pala reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Carolinas Physicians Network, Inc. (Columbus, NC), The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority (Shelby, NC) and Carolinas Medical Center (Charlotte, NC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Varun Kumar Pala's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Varun Kumar Pala accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Varun Kumar Pala as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Varun Kumar Pala affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Varun Kumar Pala is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast, Atrium Health Cleveland, Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health, Atrium Health Union and Atrium Health University City.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Varun Kumar Pala was last updated on October 14, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.