DR. JAMES CARROLL VARNER M.D.
NPI 1568429124
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in Memphis, TN
Active since April 27, 2006
About Dr. James Carroll Varner M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. JAMES CARROLL VARNER M.D. (NPI 1568429124) is an individual sports medicine provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Mississippi (11311) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006.
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1568429124
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES CARROLL VARNERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1160 CHEMBERRY PLMemphis, TN 38120-4073
Mailing Address1160 Chemberry PlMemphis, TN 38120-4073 · (901) 482-4238 · Fax (901) 482-4238
Phone(901) 482-4238
Fax(901) 482-4238
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 6, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 6, 2023
✔ NPI 1568429124 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses 2
★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0005X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 11311
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License 11311 (MS)
1160 CHEMBERRY PL, Memphis, TN 38120
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.
Reported Quality Measures
Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
86%685 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
15%3,591 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%862 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
4%1,541 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Osteoarthritis (OA): Function and Pain Assessment
Percentage of patient visits for patients aged 21 years and older with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis (OA) with assessment for function and pain
28%473 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pain Assessment and Follow-Up
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with documentation of a pain assessment using a standardized tool(s) on each visit AND documentation of a follow-up plan when pain is present
0%3,577 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
6%2,144 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
52%685 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
16%1,898 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 83% · 852 patients
Patients tobacco: 73% · 852 patients
100%87 patients5/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
6%2,144 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Tobacco Use and Help with Quitting Among Adolescents
The percentage of adolescents 12 to 20 years of age with a primary care visit during the measurement year for whom tobacco use status was documented and received help with quitting if identified as a tobacco user
78%186 patients
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 685 patients
0%685 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
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 James Varner's NPI number?
The NPI number for James Varner is 1568429124. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 27, 2006.
Where is James Varner located?
James Varner practices at 1160 Chemberry Pl, Memphis, TN 38120. The listed phone number is (901) 482-4238.
What is James Varner's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for James Varner was last updated on March 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.
# Dr. James Carroll Varner, M.D. · NPI 1568429124
Sports Medicine physician in Memphis, Tennessee. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 27, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1568429124 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 27, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine · taxonomy 207XX0005X
- **State license:** 11311 (Mississippi)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1160 CHEMBERRY PL, Memphis, TN 38120-4073
- **Phone:** (901) 482-4238 · **Fax:** (901) 482-4238
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** March 6, 2023
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1568429124) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.