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BLESSY VARUGHESE D.O.
NPI 1467985234
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since April 07, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1140 BUSINESS CENTER DR STE 550, HOUSTON, TX 77043(713) 984-8200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 5, 2026, Mar 30, 2023, Mar 24, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Blessy Varughese D.o. NPPES

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

BLESSY VARUGHESE D.O. (NPI 1467985234) is an individual internal medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (S5514) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467985234
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameBLESSY VARUGHESECredential: D.O.
Location Address1140 BUSINESS CENTER DR STE 550Houston, TX 77043-2742
Mailing Address1140 Business Center Dr Ste 550Houston, TX 77043-2742 · (713) 984-8200
Phone(713) 984-8200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEdward Via Col Of Osteo Medicine-carolinas CampusGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateApril 7, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJune 16, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1467985234 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · S5514
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 663143 (TX)
1140 BUSINESS CENTER DR STE 550, Houston, TX 77043
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1Cecelia Health, 750 Lexington AveNew York, NY 10022 · Phone (869) 411-0254 · Fax (866) 619-2889
Location 24349 Martin Luther King Blvd, Health 2 Building Suite 1001EHouston, TX 77204-3074 · Phone (713) 743-9682 · Fax (713) 743-1049

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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

Blessy Varughese D.o. 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 ID6608207196
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221129001996
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Blessy Varughese reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Memorial Endocrinology And Diabetes
Same address
Specialist
1140 BUSINESS CENTER DR, SUITE #550
Houston, TX 77043
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043401193 (713) 984-8200
Provider Profile
Same address
Specialist
1140 BUSINESS CENTER DR, STE 550
Houston, TX 77043
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174616619 (713) 984-8200
Nluc PLLC
6.1 mi
Urgent Care
5749 SAN FELIPE ST
Houston, TX 77057
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 379 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518209113 (281) 201-0657
Uh Health
15 mi
Family Medicine
4349 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, HEALTH 2 BUILDING, SUITE 1001E
Houston, TX 77204
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114689320 (713) 743-9682
Next Level Mv LLC
21 mi
Urgent Care
8325 BROADWAY ST STE 220
Pearland, TX 77581
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 301 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013432285 (281) 201-0657
Michigan Telemedicine Associates, P.C.
1,113 mi
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
2957 BLOOMFIELD PARK DR
West Bloomfield, MI 48323
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Michigan Telemedicine Associates PC
NPI 1275295321 (866) 411-0254

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450610
Location921 GessnerHouston, TX 77024 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77043 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
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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

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

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers22 claims22 services$184.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Blessy Varughese's NPI number?

The NPI number for Blessy Varughese is 1467985234. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2017.

Where is Blessy Varughese located?

Blessy Varughese practices at 1140 Business Center Dr Ste 550, Houston, TX 77043. The listed phone number is (713) 984-8200.

What is Blessy Varughese's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Blessy Varughese enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Blessy Varughese 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 Blessy Varughese's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Blessy Varughese reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Memorial Endocrinology And Diabetes (Houston, TX), (Houston, TX), Nluc PLLC (Houston, TX), Uh Health (Houston, TX), Next Level Mv LLC (Pearland, TX) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Blessy Varughese's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Blessy Varughese accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Blessy Varughese 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 Blessy Varughese affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Blessy Varughese is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Blessy Varughese was last updated on June 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months 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.