CHARLES VARNISHUNG MD
NPI 1831693639
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in San Diego, CA

Q: What is Charles Varnishung's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Varnishung is 1831693639. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2018.

Q: What is Charles Varnishung's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Active since March 19, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

200 W ARBOR DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103(800) 926-8273(888) 539-8781 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 27, 2018, Mar 19, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Charles Varnishung Md NPPES

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

CHARLES VARNISHUNG MD (NPI 1831693639) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A187016) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Avala, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831693639

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X

Provider Legal NameCHARLES VARNISHUNGCredential: MD

Location Address200 W ARBOR DRSan Diego, CA 92103-9000

Mailing AddressPo Box 232410San Diego, CA 92193-2410

Phone(800) 926-8273

Fax(888) 539-8781

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018

Enumeration DateMarch 19, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateJune 29, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 29, 2023

✔ NPI 1831693639 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2085R0202X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A187016

Definition

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

200 W ARBOR DR, San Diego, CA 92103

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 14932 Prytania StNew Orleans, LA 70115-4018 · Phone (504) 812-8916

Location 21514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · Phone (504) 842-4796

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.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

Charles Varnishung Md 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 ID1456601343

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240909000133

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 Charles Varnishung reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Regents Of The University Of California

Same address

Diagnostic Radiology

200 W ARBOR DR
San Diego, CA 92103

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
360 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1417050956 (800) 926-8273

Fairway Medical Center, LLC

1,601 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

67252 INDUSTRY LN
Covington, LA 70433

Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
20 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1265023170 (985) 809-9888

Diagnostic Imaging Services

1,602 mi

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

4241 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD STE 100
Metairie, LA 70006

Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
31 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1699793166 (504) 888-7921

Jefferson Radiology Associates

1,609 mi

Diagnostic Radiology

1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, RADIOLOGY DEPT.
Marrero, LA 70072

Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
17 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1366490849 (504) 349-1461

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045

A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.

92 services83 patients

Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450

A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.

61 services59 patients

X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046

A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.

43 services43 patients

Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 74177

A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make certain areas more visible. This can help identify issues such as infections, tumors, or other abnormalities. The procedure is painless and usually takes about 30 minutes.

29 services28 patients

Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 70496

A CT scan of the head's blood vessels with contrast is a diagnostic procedure. A special dye (contrast) is injected into your body to make the blood vessels visible on the scan. This helps identify issues like blockages or abnormalities in your head's blood vessels.

17 services17 patients

X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 74018

An X-ray of the abdomen, 1 view, is a quick and painless imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the structures in your abdomen, such as the stomach, liver, and intestines. This can help identify issues like blockages, infections, or injuries.

16 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Avala

Acute Care Hospitals · Covington, LA

OwnershipPhysician

CMS Certification Number190267

Location67252 Industry LaneCovington, LA 70433 · St. Tammany County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92103 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

$94.87 typical visit price

range $62.10 – $184.71

Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$76.87 typical visit price

range $20.62 – $151.42

Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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