Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Benigno Varela
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Hamden, CT
- NPI 1730488412
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 82.4 / 100 · 2023
- 15 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360
Hamden, CT 065183602
(203) 281-4463 - Mailing address
-
322 E Main St Ste 1B
Branford, CT 064053136
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 28, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Connecticut #55983
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730488412. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
335
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$42,228
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 108 | 76 | $133 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 47 | 47 | $253 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 32 | 32 | $85 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 32 | 28 | $136 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 31 | 28 | $52 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 31 | 23 | $83 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 26 | 26 | $91 | |
J7050 |
Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc | 15 | 14 | $1 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 13 | 13 | $177 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 10 peers in Hamden Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 124. This provider delivers 2.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,646
Transactions
73
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 25 | $465.73 | |
| Qol Medical, LLC | 8 | $286.93 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 10 | $208.30 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 4 | $118.60 | |
| Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, INC | 5 | $103.51 | |
| Gilead Sciences, INC. | 6 | $87.46 | |
| Aimmune Therapeutics, INC. | 3 | $64.98 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 3 | $52.37 | |
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals | 1 | $43.39 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 2 | $38.86 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 2 | $36.85 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 1 | $29.22 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 1 | $28.96 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $27.43 | |
| Intercept Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $23.77 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
836
Patients
298
Total drug cost
$447,109
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 280 | 110 | $5,202 |
| Dexlansoprazole Dr (Dexlansoprazole) | Brand | 103 | 31 | $54,253 |
| Motegrity (Prucalopride Succinate) | Brand | 77 | 19 | $59,860 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 74 | 29 | $91,744 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) | Brand | 71 | 66 | $5,411 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 41 | 18 | $610 |
| Xifaxan (Rifaximin) | Brand | 35 | 0 | $131,768 |
| Lubiprostone | Generic | 28 | 0 | $9,039 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | Generic | 27 | 0 | $3,638 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 22 | 13 | $478 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Benigno Varela's medical specialty?
Dr. Benigno Varela practices Gastroenterology Physician in Hamden, CT.
Where does Dr. Benigno Varela practice?
Dr. Benigno Varela practices at 2200 Whitney Ave Ste 360, Hamden, CT 065183602. Office phone: 2032814463.
What is Dr. Benigno Varela's NPI?
Dr. Benigno Varela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730488412, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benigno Varela accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benigno Varela accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benigno Varela commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.