Varun P Patel, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
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
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
6410 W Gulf to Lake Hwy, Crystal River, FL 34429-7622
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
202394.25/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.7 pts)
Better than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in FloridaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better73.7%
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 volumePrescription 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.
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%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
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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
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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.5k received from industry
65 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Varun P Patel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 5, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
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
Mailing address
1309 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285-7154
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 010024
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual 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.
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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Contact Varun P Patel
Practice Location
6410 W Gulf to Lake Hwy, Crystal River, FL 34429-7622
Mailing Address
1309 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285-7154
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