Varun Kumar Takyar, MD

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

(925) 776-7725Antioch, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Varun Kumar Takyar, MD practices as part of a group gastroenterologist practice in Antioch, CA. She has been practicing since 2013 — over 15 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 32% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 847 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Antioch15+ years experienceNPI since 2013

Older · 1924dNPPES updated 2021-01-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4053 Lone Tree Way Ste 201, Antioch, CA 94531-6210

Fax: (510) 506-7728
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

83.4%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.6 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

425

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

312

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

946

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $283k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+7%)41%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+3%)33%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
32%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

COPD
Higher than avg (+10%)30%

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

US avg: 20.4%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$102 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Kumar Takyar'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 28, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 15 years in practice

    Experienced

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

325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 201317

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Varun Kumar Takyar

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Varun Kumar Takyar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Antioch 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 Kumar Takyar

Dr. Takyar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Antioch, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (925) 776-7725.

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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