CHRISTOPHER S VARA MD
NPI 1659566479
Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery in Woodbury, MN

Q: What is Christopher Vara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Vara is 1659566479. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2007.

Q: What is Christopher Vara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XP3100X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Vara was last updated on July 23, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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 September 14, 2007PECOS Enrolled

215 RADIO DRIVE, SUITE 100, WOODBURY, MN 55125(612) 596-6100(612) 339-0324 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 23, 2024, Jul 7, 2020, Jul 26, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Christopher S Vara Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER S VARA MD (NPI 1659566479) is an individual pediatric orthopaedic surgery provider in Woodbury, Minnesota, licensed in Iowa (MD-42802) and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659566479

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207XP3100X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER S VARACredential: MD

Location Address215 RADIO DRIVE, SUITE 100Woodbury, MN 55125-5817

Mailing Address215 Radio Drive, Suite 100Woodbury, MN 55125-3604 · (612) 596-6100 · Fax (612) 339-0324

Phone(612) 596-6100

Fax(612) 339-0324

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateSeptember 14, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2024

✔ NPI 1659566479 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Pediatric Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XP3100X

Licenses✔ Licensed in IA · MD-42802✔ Licensed in MN · 59606✔ Licensed in ND · 13823✔ Licensed in IL · 036.146988✔ Licensed in MO · 2018024524✔ Licensed in NE · 28649✔ Licensed in SD · 9608✔ Licensed in TX · M8401✔ Licensed in WI · 64158-20

Definition

An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.

215 RADIO DRIVE, Woodbury, MN 55125

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid189140001MN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, AmeriHealth Caritas Next, HealthPartners and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Christopher S Vara Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Vara reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Shriners Hospitals For Children

Same address

Rehabilitation

215 RADIO DR STE 100
Woodbury, MN 55125

Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
35 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1285250977 (612) 596-6100

Central Iowa Hospital Corporation

213 mi

Family Medicine

305 S HWY 69
Huxley, IA 50124

Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
545 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1144271024 (515) 597-2600

Cook Children's Physician Network

875 mi

Pediatrics

801 7TH AVE
Fort Worth, TX 76104

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Cook Childrens Physician Network
1,186 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1083472062 (682) 885-6483

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

ADEFRIS & TOPPIN WOMEN'S SPECIALISTS,MDPC

Obstetrics & Gynecology

215 RADIO DRIVE, SUITE 200
WOODBURY, MN 55125

Washington County (651) 686-6400

LAUREN CALLAHAN M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

215 RADIO DRIVE, SUITE 220
WOODBURY, MN 55125

Washington County (651) 686-6400

ELIZABETH GEORGE MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

215 RADIO DRIVE, SUITE 200
WOODBURY, MN 55125

Washington County (651) 686-6400

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 Christopher Vara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Vara is 1659566479. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2007.

Where is Christopher Vara located?

Christopher Vara practices at 215 Radio Drive Suite 100, Woodbury, MN 55125. The listed phone number is (612) 596-6100.

What is Christopher Vara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XP3100X.

Is Christopher Vara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Vara is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Vara's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Vara reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Shriners Hospitals For Children (Woodbury, MN), Central Iowa Hospital Corporation (Huxley, IA) and Cook Children's Physician Network (Fort Worth, TX). 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 Christopher Vara's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Christopher Vara accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, AmeriHealth Caritas Next, HealthPartners, Medica and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Christopher Vara 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Vara was last updated on July 23, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.