DR. VARSHA N. VANIKAR M.D.
NPI 1598717423
Internal Medicine in Silver Spring, MD

Q: What is Varsha Vanikar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Varsha Vanikar is 1598717423. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2006.

Q: What is Varsha Vanikar's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Varsha Vanikar was last updated on June 22, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1500 FOREST GLEN RD, KAISER PERMANENTE HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL, SILVER SPRING, MD 20910(301) 905-3600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 22, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Varsha N. Vanikar M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VARSHA N. VANIKAR M.D. (NPI 1598717423) is an individual internal medicine provider in Silver Spring, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0064289) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598717423

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. VARSHA N. VANIKARCredential: M.D.

Location Address1500 FOREST GLEN RD, KAISER PERMANENTE HOLY CROSS HOSPITALSilver Spring, MD 20910-1483

Mailing Address2101 E Jefferson St, Kaiser Permanente Medicare EnrollmentRockville, MD 20852-4908 · (301) 816-2424

Phone(301) 905-3600

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998

Enumeration DateMay 17, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJune 22, 2021

NPPES CertifiedJune 2, 2021

✔ NPI 1598717423 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in MD · D0064289

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.

1500 FOREST GLEN RD, Silver Spring, MD 20910

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Other Identifiers 1

Other002464627MD · Healthnet Id #

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

Dr. Varsha N. Vanikar 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 ID5496758369

PECOS Enrollment IDI20060814000545

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Holy Cross Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Silver Spring, MD

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number210004

Location1500 Forest Glen RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910 · Montgomery County

Birthing friendly

Holy Cross Germantown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Germantown, MD

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number210065

Location19801 Observation DriveGermantown, MD 20876 · Montgomery County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20910 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

$147.85 typical visit price

range $65.18 – $194.86

Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$113.72 typical visit price

range $21.40 – $158.88

Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)

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.

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.

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