Varun Chawla

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Varun Chawla is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Fremont, CA with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(510) 745-8187Fremont, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Varun Chawla practices as part of a group nephrologist practice in Fremont, CA. He has been in practice for 21+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).

1 of 563 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Fremont21+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 3540dNPPES updated 2016-09-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1999 Mowry Ave Suite R, Fremont, CA 94538-1738

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

492

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

256

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,776

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $774k

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, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
75%

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

Diabetes
75%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Chronic Kidney Disease
75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Ischemic Heart Disease
57%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Heart Failure
50%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Arthritis
43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Atrial Fibrillation
37%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$3.9k received from industry

88 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Varun Chawla's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 21 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 184009

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Varun Chawla

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Varun Chawla for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Fremont 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 Varun Chawla

Dr. Chawla is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fremont, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (510) 745-8187.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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