DR. MERIN VARGHESE M.D.
NPI 1336584929
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Gainesville, GA

Q: What is Merin Varghese's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merin Varghese is 1336584929. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 8, 2013.

Q: What is Merin Varghese's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merin Varghese was last updated on September 27, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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 May 08, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

82.55/100

CMS Quality Rating

743 SPRING ST NE, GAINESVILLE, GA 30501(770) 219-7939 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 27, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 27, 2021, Sep 21, 2018, Sep 13, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Merin Varghese M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MERIN VARGHESE M.D. (NPI 1336584929) is an individual infectious disease provider in Gainesville, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (080900) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc, and maintains a secondary practice location in Houma.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336584929

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X

Provider Legal NameDR. MERIN VARGHESECredential: M.D.

Location Address743 SPRING ST NEGainesville, GA 30501-3715

Mailing AddressPo Box 742616Atlanta, GA 30374-2616 · (770) 219-8420

Phone(770) 219-7939

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateMay 8, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 27, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 27, 2021

✔ NPI 1336584929 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RI0200X

License✔ Licensed in GA · 080900

Definition

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 080900 (GA)

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

743 SPRING ST NE, Gainesville, GA 30501

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11978 Industrial BlvdHouma, LA 70363-7055 · Phone (985) 873-2200

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc..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

Dr. Merin Varghese 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 ID7618268251

PECOS Enrollment IDI20181128000506

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 4

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.

371 services121 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.

163 services154 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.

99 services55 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.

16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Gainesville, GA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number110029

Location743 Spring StreetGainesville, GA 30501 · Hall County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham

Acute Care Hospitals · Demorest, GA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number110041

Location541 Historic Highway 441-NorthDemorest, GA 30535 · Habersham County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ngmc Barrow, LLC

Acute Care Hospitals · Winder, GA

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number110045

Location316 North Broad StreetWinder, GA 30680 · Barrow County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30501 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

$124.10 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$94.84 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

82.55/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

81.14

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

60.7

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