Varun P Patel, MD

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(352) 563-2450Crystal River, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Varun P Patel, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Crystal River, FL in independent practice. With 13+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Crystal River area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.25/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 317 Internal Medicine providers in FLSee all Internal Medicine in Crystal River13+ years experienceNPI since 2013

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

6410 W Gulf to Lake Hwy, Crystal River, FL 34429-7622

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 83% of doctors in Florida on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

94.25/100

Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.7 pts)

Better than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

73.7%

Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.1 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

829

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

867

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,721

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $802k

Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.

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
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+9%)41%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+10%)40%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
36%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

COPD
Higher than avg (+15%)35%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+2%)34%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.5k received from industry

65 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 P Patel's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jan 5, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 13 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RG0100X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1309 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285-7154

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 010024

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Varun P Patel

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Varun P Patel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Crystal River 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 P Patel

NPI records show Dr. Patel as active with telehealth listed in Crystal River, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (352) 563-2450.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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