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AJIT VARKEY CRNA
NPI 1346386810
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Houston, TX

Active since January 30, 2007Accepts Medicare Assignment
93.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
6565 FANNIN ST STE B452, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 441-3620(713) 790-2082 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 17, 2026, Feb 2, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Ajit Varkey Crna NPPES

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

AJIT VARKEY CRNA (NPI 1346386810) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP114572) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346386810
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameAJIT VARKEYCredential: CRNA
Location Address6565 FANNIN ST STE B452Houston, TX 77030-2703
Mailing Address6565 Fannin St Ste B452Houston, TX 77030-2703 · (713) 441-3620 · Fax (713) 790-2082
Fax(713) 790-2082
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJanuary 30, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 17, 2026
NPI 1346386810 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses Licensed in TX · AP114572 Licensed in TX · 073847
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
6565 FANNIN ST STE B452, Houston, TX 77030

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid191685001TX
Other86297UTX · Blue Cross
OtherP00348312TX · Railroad - Medicare
Other1800511LA · Louisiana Medicaid

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ajit Varkey Crna 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 ID7517978307
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060508000783

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537
Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt 01844
Anesthesia for blood flow shunt placement or revision ensures comfort during the procedure. It involves medication to numb or induce sleep, preventing pain or discomfort. It's safe, monitored by professionals, and tailored to individual needs.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450358
Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sugar Land, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450820
Location16655 Southwest FreewaySugar Land, TX 77479 · Fort Bend County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

93.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.15
Improvement Activities40
Cost83.57

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
6565 FANNIN ST STE B452
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
6565 FANNIN ST STE B452
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
6565 FANNIN ST STE B452
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiology
6565 FANNIN ST STE B452
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
6565 FANNIN ST STE B452
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiology
6565 FANNIN ST STE B452
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
6565 FANNIN ST STE B452
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiology
6565 FANNIN ST STE B452
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Ajit Varkey's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ajit Varkey is 1346386810. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 30, 2007.

Where is Ajit Varkey located?

Ajit Varkey practices at 6565 Fannin St Ste B452, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 441-3620.

What is Ajit Varkey's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Ajit Varkey enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ajit Varkey 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.

What insurance does Ajit Varkey accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Ajit Varkey 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 Ajit Varkey affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ajit Varkey is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ajit Varkey was last updated on July 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 38 days 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.