Abhay Kumar Varma, MD
Abhay Kumar Varma is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Charleston, SC with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Abhay Kumar Varma, MD has practiced neurological surgery for 41+ years, working in group practice. With 41+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Charleston area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
148
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
24
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
44
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $668
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$32 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Abhay Kumar Varma's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 20, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Taxonomy: 207T00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 751461, Charlotte, NC 28275-1461
Differs from practice location
Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Abhay Kumar Varma
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Abhay Kumar Varma for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Charleston required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Abhay Kumar Varma
Dr. Varma is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Charleston, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (843) 792-6200.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425-0001
Mailing Address
Po Box 751461, Charlotte, NC 28275-1461
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