Doctor profile · Federal record

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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1701 S Creasy Ln
Lafayette, IN 479054972
(765) 502-4000
fax (765) 502-4709
Additional location
1104 E Grace St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5141
fax (219) 866-3234
Mailing address
Po Box 781076
Detroit, MI 482781076

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.