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Active NPI 1083665574 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Chintalapati Varma , MD, FRCS, FAC

Surgery • Saint Louis, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Chintalapati Varma, MD, FRCS, FAC is a certified Surgery practicing in Saint Louis, MO. With approximately 41 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1985, Dr. Varma delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1225 S GRAND BLVD.

Dr. Varma is affiliated with Ssm Health Care Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1225 S Grand Blvd

Saint Louis, MO 631041016

Telephone 3142573760
Fax 3142573761
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 St Louis University Facility NPI 1104899459

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1985

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Saint Louis, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
41 Yrs +22.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.3 Yrs
State Avg: 26.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
246 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Louis, MO (766 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
9.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
59.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Varma (41 Years) 41 Yrs
Saint Louis Specialty Average (18.3 Years) 18.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
32 12 $150.00 $77.72
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
27 27 $466.00 $178.41
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
24 20 $361.00 $141.60

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-03-23
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MO 113503

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Transplant Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 204F00000X

State License MO 113503

A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License PA MD428212

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
101503938 (PA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ssm Health Care Group

1225 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 631041016

Ssm Health Care Group

10101 Woodfield Ln, Saint Louis, MO 631322946

Phone: 6082804647

Ssm Health Care Group

1201 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 631041016

Phone: 3146172000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

13 Associated Practitioners
Stephanie Swanson , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1114492691

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Alexa Fider-Whyte , DMSC, PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1306814199

Doctor of Medical Science, Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Hany Elbeshbeshy , MD

Internal Medicine - Hepatology

NPI 1376637744

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Katie Schroeder , MD

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

NPI 1487818001

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Antonio Cheesman Rocca , MD

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

NPI 1689014276

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Rengin Elsurer Afsar , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

NPI 1699537860

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location March 23, 2021

Registered at 1225 S GRAND BLVD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631041016 (Tel: 3142573760)

NPI Profile Active October 09, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 09, 2015

Registered at 3660 VIST AVE. AT GRAND BLVD., STE. 320, ST. LOUIS, MO 63110 (Tel: 3145776000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 09, 2015

Registered at 3635 VISA AVE. AT GRAND BLVD., FDT - 11TH FLOOR, ST. LOUIS, MO 63110 (Tel: 3145778829)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 09, 2015

Recorded as CHINTALAPATI VARMA, M.D.,F.R.C.S.,F.A.C.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 09, 2015

Transplant Surgery (License #113503 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 12, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1083665574
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 12, 2006
Last Update: March 23, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3635 Visa Ave. At Grand Blvd., Fdt - 11th Floor

St. Louis, MO 63110

Phone: 3145778829

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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