Active NPI 1184798506 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Brandon Dale Varnell , MD

Surgery • Tulsa, OK

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Brandon Varnell, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Tulsa, OK. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 1998, Dr. Varnell delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2448 E 81ST ST.

Dr. Varnell maintains professional affiliations with Northeastern Health System, Surgical Associates Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, bypass operation of stomach 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

2448 E 81st St
Suite 1100

Tulsa, OK 741374250

Telephone 9185053400

Fax 9185087070

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Gerald R Hale Do Pllc Facility NPI 1487787909

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Tulsa, OK

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

28 Yrs +5.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.3 Yrs

State Avg: 28.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

77 Specialists

Practicing in Tulsa, OK (386 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

2.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

61.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Varnell (28 Years) 28 Yrs

Tulsa Specialty Average (22.3 Years) 22.3 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	52	40	$204.46	$82.36
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	15	15	$506.07	$194.34
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	14	12	$419.00	$158.79

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	76	60	$213.00	$81.52
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	31	31	$521.00	$200.06
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$265.00	$99.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	67	47	$212.00	$84.53
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	20	20	$516.00	$200.35
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$262.00	$95.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	76	56	$165.00	$85.30
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	25	25	$447.36	$211.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$236.00	$99.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	102	78	$164.75	$68.32
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	$402.07	$177.00
43644 Bypass operation of stomach using an endoscope	16	16	$4012.00	$1730.23
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	16	16	$2599.00	$998.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	105	78	$119.50	$69.59
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	47	47	$440.09	$186.79
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	25	25	$2855.64	$1079.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$236.16	$98.75
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	13	$423.57	$111.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	108	92	$102.00	$68.64
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	54	54	$434.00	$194.38
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	31	31	$3000.00	$1109.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	18	$74.00	$39.97
43644 Bypass operation of stomach using an endoscope	16	16	$4500.00	$1712.01
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$236.00	$95.97
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$410.00	$138.06

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	91	79	$102.00	$63.97
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	61	61	$434.00	$185.66
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	24	$74.00	$38.40
43775 Stomach reduction procedure with partial removal of stomach using an endoscope	26	26	$3000.00	$1029.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$236.00	$96.96
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	12	$313.00	$177.80
43644 Bypass operation of stomach using an endoscope	11	11	$4500.00	$1604.76

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-04-13

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License OK 26216

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.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MO 2002013748

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

200199150 A (OK)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Individual Ptan

OK400757 (OK)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northeastern Health System

1400 E Downing St, Tahlequah, OK 744643324

Phone: 9184560641

Surgical Associates Inc

2448 E 81st St, Tulsa, OK 741374205

Phone: 9185053400

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

11 Associated Practitioners

Daniel Lee , NP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003396904

Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. Addison Roberts , DO

Surgery

NPI 1326494717

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Mark Meese , MD

Surgery

NPI 1407817802

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. William Sutterfield , MD

Surgery

NPI 1427096510

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Christopher Cole , DO

Surgery

NPI 1457312001

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. James Lockhart , MD

Specialist

NPI 1578568275

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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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 29, 2022

Surgery (License #2002013748 in MO)

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NPI Profile Active April 28, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 28, 2016

Registered at 2448 E 81ST ST, SUITE 1100, TULSA, OK 741374250 (Tel: 9185053400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 28, 2016

Registered at 2448 E 81ST ST, SUITE 1100, TULSA, OK 741374250 (Tel: 9185053400)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 28, 2016

Recorded as BRANDON VARNELL, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 28, 2016

Surgery (License #26216 in OK)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1184798506

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: November 17, 2006

Last Update: April 13, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2448 E 81st St, Suite 1100

Tulsa, OK 741374250

Phone: 9185053400

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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