Active NPI 1336366087 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Varun Puri , MD

Surgery • Saint Louis, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Varun Puri, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Saint Louis, MO. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1998, Dr. Puri delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4921 PARKVIEW PL.

Dr. Puri maintains professional affiliations with Washington University Physicians In Illinois Inc, Washington University and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4921 Parkview Pl
Div Surg Ct Adult Thoracic, Ste 8b

Saint Louis, MO 631101032

Telephone 3143627260

Fax 8662722816

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 The Retina Institute Llc Facility NPI 1407858673

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Saint Louis, MO

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

28 Yrs +9.7 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

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

72.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Puri (28 Years) 28 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	137	97	$287.26	$125.06
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	40	40	$552.50	$217.34
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	33	33	$412.73	$164.12
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope	27	26	$666.67	$140.57
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	22	21	$140.00	$104.74
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	14	$371.67	$125.06
32663 Examination of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope	14	13	$4042.50	$930.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	137	101	$259.09	$126.72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	66	66	$396.36	$162.73
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope	34	33	$733.24	$162.90
32663 Examination of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope	22	22	$4361.00	$1057.16
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	21	21	$535.71	$217.57
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	11	11	$92.73	$86.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	127	91	$235.00	$127.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	62	62	$385.00	$166.32
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope	20	20	$774.00	$177.54
32663 Examination of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope	15	15	$4635.40	$1150.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	104	73	$235.00	$129.76
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	30	30	$490.00	$223.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$385.00	$168.82
32854 Transplant of both lungs on heart-lung machine	12	12	$33540.00	$4683.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	91	73	$230.00	$108.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	26	26	$375.00	$158.26
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	13	13	$488.46	$197.51
31600 Opening of windpipe through neck for insertion of breathing tube	11	11	$1450.00	$319.93
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$215.00	$103.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	11	11	$145.00	$73.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	80	66	$230.00	$108.02
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	53	52	$375.00	$163.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	28	$145.00	$73.71
32853 Transplant of both lungs	23	23	$25565.33	$3316.51
32663 Examination of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope	15	15	$3175.75	$799.61
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope	14	14	$617.75	$143.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	14	$112.69	$50.95
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	13	13	$480.00	$206.23
32856 Preparation of 2 donor lungs	13	13	$2000.00	$152.71
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$215.00	$102.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	53	$200.00	$105.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	33	$129.17	$71.64
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	33	33	$424.55	$198.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$332.83	$162.23
32663 Examination of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope	21	21	$4832.14	$913.42
31645 Aspiration of lung secretions from lung airways using an endoscope	20	19	$877.00	$134.00
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope	17	17	$811.91	$133.49
32853 Transplant of both lungs	13	13	$23556.15	$3074.71
32854 Transplant of both lungs on heart-lung machine	12	12	$25861.67	$4856.21
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	12	12	$339.00	$142.85
31600 Opening of windpipe through neck for insertion of breathing tube	12	12	$1383.33	$326.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	70	57	$117.11	$70.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	39	$187.23	$105.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$305.63	$160.81
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	22	22	$393.41	$195.76
32853 Transplant of both lungs	22	22	$21963.64	$3012.93
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope	19	19	$648.42	$113.48
32663 Examination of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope	18	18	$3527.78	$626.92
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$290.67	$135.36
31622 Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope	15	15	$850.00	$120.07
32856 Preparation of 2 donor lungs	14	14	$2000.00	$135.15
32854 Transplant of both lungs on heart-lung machine	11	11	$23054.55	$3963.34

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MO 2007007784

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.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208G00000X

State License MO 2007007784

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

206429102 (MO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Washington University Physicians In Illinois Inc

1418 Cross St, Shiloh, IL 622692965

Phone: 3143627260

Washington University

4921 Parkview Pl, Saint Louis, MO 631101032

Phone: 3147474850

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

32 Associated Practitioners

Nancy Nickerson , AHCNS

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult Health

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Kunal Kotkar , MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

NPI 1104292275

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. George Patterson , MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

NPI 1154347375

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Rita Gardner , ANP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1154349835

Adult Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Bryan Meyers , MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

NPI 1275551913

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

17 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 17, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 7412011, CHICAGO, IL 606742011 (Tel: 3143627260)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 25, 2024

Registered at PO BOX 60352, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631600352 (Tel: 3143627260)

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Updated Practice Location November 15, 2021

Registered at 4921 PARKVIEW PL, DIV SURG CT ADULT THORACIC, STE 8B, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101032 (Tel: 3143627260)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 15, 2021

Registered at 660 S EUCLID AVE, MSC 8234-05-02, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101010 (Tel: 3143627260)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 15, 2021

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (License #2007007784 in MO)

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NPI Profile Active January 29, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 29, 2018

Registered at 4921 PARKVIEW PL, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101032 (Tel: 3143627327)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 29, 2018

Registered at 660 S EUCLID AVE, C B 8234, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101010 (Tel: 3143627327)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 29, 2018

Recorded as VARUN PURI, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 29, 2018

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (License #2007007784 in MO)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 29, 2018

Surgery (License #2007007784 in MO)

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NPI Profile Active November 14, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 14, 2016

Registered at 4921 PARKVIEW PL, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101032 (Tel: 3143627327)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 14, 2016

Registered at 660 S EUCLID AVE, C B 8234, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631101010 (Tel: 3143627327)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 14, 2016

Recorded as VARUN PURI, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 14, 2016

Surgery (License #2007007784 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 20, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1336366087

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 20, 2007

Last Update: May 28, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 7412011

Chicago, IL 606742011

Phone: 3143627260

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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