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Dr. Joseph Varnau, MD
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Family Medicine Physician · Lafayette, IN
- NPI 1972916997
- Accepts Medicare
- 12 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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1701 S Creasy Ln
Lafayette, IN 479054972
(765) 502-4000
fax (765) 502-4709 - Additional location
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1104 E Grace St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5141
fax (219) 866-3234 - Mailing address
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Po Box 781076
Detroit, MI 482781076
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 17, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Indiana #01076192A
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972916997. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
655
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$72,439
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 244 | 136 | $75 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 137 | 124 | $108 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 136 | 83 | $113 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 110 | 104 | $165 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 28 | 16 | $203 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 21 peers in Lafayette Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 103. This provider delivers 6.4× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
457
Patients
233
Total drug cost
$49,384
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 64 | 21 | $43,662 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 48 | 19 | $1,063 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 47 | 41 | $140 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 44 | 23 | $592 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 32 | 21 | $447 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 31 | 31 | $543 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 27 | 13 | $105 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 26 | 11 | $362 |
| Diltiazem 24Hr ER (Cd) (Diltiazem Hcl) | Brand | 22 | 0 | $1,456 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 22 | 0 | $46 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Varnau's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Varnau practices Hospitalist Physician in Lafayette, IN.
Where does Dr. Joseph Varnau practice?
Dr. Joseph Varnau practices at 1701 S Creasy Ln, Lafayette, IN 479054972. Office phone: 7655024000.
What is Dr. Joseph Varnau's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Varnau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972916997, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Varnau accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Varnau accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Varnau commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.