Robert James Varipapa, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Robert James Varipapa is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Dover, DE with over 44 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across DE can see Robert James Varipapa, M.D. in person in Dover or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine (class of 1982), he has been practicing for over 44 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 31% of MIPS-scored doctors in Delaware
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 897dNPPES updated 2023-12-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Delaware Board of Medical Licensure & Discipline
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
Delaware avg: 76 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
1,296
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
883
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,575
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $895k
Percentile rankings compared against 134 reporting peers in Delaware.
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
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$432 received from industry
13 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 Robert James Varipapa's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1982
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 28, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
44 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
University of Maryland School of Medicine (Class of 1982)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 490013
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Robert James Varipapa
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert James Varipapa for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Dover 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 Robert James Varipapa
Dr. Varipapa is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Dover, DE. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (302) 678-8100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1095 S Bradford St, Dover, DE 19904-4141
Mailing Address
1095 S Bradford St, Dover, DE 19904-4141
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