Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Marisela Varela, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Merrillville, IN

  • NPI 1780678870
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
90 W 86Th Ave
Merrillville, IN 464107086
(219) 791-1555
fax (219) 791-1560
Mailing address
120 W 22Nd St Ste 200
Oak Brook, IL 605231563

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 1, 2022
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Indiana #01065202A
Medicaid (2)
FL #269477800 · IN #200901480

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780678870. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,341
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$231,494
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 1,327 265 $74
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 180 145 $122
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 173 33 $331
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 169 110 $110
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 150 93 $97
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 131 30 $49
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 100 40 $67
99426 Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 77 21 $57
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 20 19 $77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 14 14 $155

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Merrillville Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 163. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,209
Transactions
99
Manufacturers
14
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 17 $543.54
Travere Therapeutics, INC. 13 $416.89
Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. 14 $299.46
Amgen INC. 24 $234.84
Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. 8 $185.69
Ardelyx, INC. 6 $134.56
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 4 $110.56
Opko Pharmaceuticals, LLC 4 $85.71
Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $56.72
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 2 $54.38
Lilly USA, LLC 2 $29.29
Genzyme Corporation 1 $25.17
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, INC. 1 $16.91
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 1 $15.59

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$2,192
Education
$17

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
793
Patients
282
Total drug cost
$111,526
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Irbesartan Generic 147 46 $4,486
Bumetanide Generic 103 44 $5,106
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 91 40 $895
Doxazosin Mesylate Generic 81 25 $2,885
Spironolactone Generic 53 24 $989
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 52 21 $78,196
Potassium Chloride Generic 49 18 $1,156
Losartan Potassium Generic 39 18 $527
Furosemide Generic 36 20 $282
Carvedilol Generic 30 13 $353

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Marisela Varela's medical specialty?
Dr. Marisela Varela practices Nephrology Physician in Merrillville, IN.
Where does Dr. Marisela Varela practice?
Dr. Marisela Varela practices at 90 W 86Th Ave, Merrillville, IN 464107086. Office phone: 2197911555.
What is Dr. Marisela Varela's NPI?
Dr. Marisela Varela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780678870, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Marisela Varela accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Marisela Varela accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Marisela Varela commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.