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
- 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
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.