DR. EMILY VARA D.O.
NPI 1689053522
Pediatrics - Pediatric Rheumatology in Charleston, SC
About Dr. Emily Vara D.o. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. EMILY VARA D.O. (NPI 1689053522) is an individual pediatric rheumatology provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (82255) and active in the NPI registry since May 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Greenville.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Secondary Practice Location 1
Other Identifiers 3
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Emily Vara D.o. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Emily Vara reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Charleston, SC 29425
- Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
- 2,594 clinicians in this Medicare group
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 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
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 Emily Vara's NPI number?
The NPI number for Emily Vara is 1689053522. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 26, 2015.
Where is Emily Vara located?
Emily Vara practices at 169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-0269.
What is Emily Vara's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 2080P0216X.
Is Emily Vara enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Emily Vara is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organization bills Medicare for Emily Vara's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Emily Vara reassigns Medicare benefits to University Medical Associates (Charleston, SC). The 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 Emily Vara's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Emily Vara accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and Molina Healthcare and 1 other insurer list Emily 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 Emily Vara was last updated on August 15, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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. Emily Vara, D.O. · NPI 1689053522
Pediatric Rheumatology physician in Charleston, South Carolina. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 26, 2015.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1689053522 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 26, 2015
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics - Pediatric Rheumatology · taxonomy 2080P0216X
- **State license:** 82255 (South Carolina)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 169 ASHLEY AVE, Charleston, SC 29425-8905
- **Phone:** (843) 792-0269
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** University Medical Associates (NPI 1548413453, Charleston, SC), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 15, 2022
- **Other identifiers:** Other NN24560322 (NC); Other 19WLE (NC); Medicaid 1689053522 (NC)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1689053522) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.