George Varughese, M.D.

Family Medicine

George Varughese is a Family Medicine specialist based in Grand Rapids, MI with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(616) 591-5995Grand Rapids, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

George Varughese, M.D. has been part of the Grand Rapids medical community since 2008 in group practice. He has been in practice for 21+ years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 1,106 Family Medicine providers in MISee all Family Medicine in Grand Rapids21+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 305dNPPES updated 2025-07-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

6460 28th St Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-6918

Fax: (616) 591-5996
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

410

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

81

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

167

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
60%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
56%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
41%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Anxiety Disorders
28%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Mood Disorders
28%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
24%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Diabetes
22%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$670 received from industry

65 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2018, attributed to George Varughese's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jul 21, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 21 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1540 Lake Lansing Rd Suite 201, Lansing, MI 48912-3756

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With George Varughese

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with George Varughese for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Grand Rapids 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 George Varughese

Dr. Varughese is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Grand Rapids, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (616) 591-5995.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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