Dona Varghese, MD
Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine
Dona Varghese is a Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Syracuse, NY with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
With over 25 years in internal medicine, Dona Varghese, MD is a long-established geriatrician in Syracuse. She has been in practice for 25+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and Alzheimer's/dementia (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 81.63/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 20% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
725 E. Adams St. 2nd Fl, Syracuse, NY 13210
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202381.63/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.6%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.8 pts)
Top 7% of reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
167
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
197
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
865
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $38k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Alzheimer's / Dementia.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
25 years in practice
Experienced
Geriatricians specialize in healthcare for older adults, managing multiple chronic conditions, medication interactions, cognitive decline, falls prevention, and end-of-life care planning.
Taxonomy: 207RG0300X
Virtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Dona Varghese
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Dona Varghese for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, cognitive care — no travel to Syracuse 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 Dona Varghese
Dr. Varghese is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Syracuse, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (315) 464-6100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Dona Varghese
Practice Location
725 E. Adams St. 2nd Fl, Syracuse, NY 13210
Mailing Address
725 E. Adams St. 2nd Fl, Syracuse, NY 13210
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