Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joe Varughese, D.O.
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Bronx, NY
- NPI 1346521796
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 29.1 / 100 · 2023
- 18 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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4422 3Rd Ave
Bronx, NY 104572545
(718) 960-9000 - Mailing address
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22643 Kingsbury Ave, Apt. A
Oakland Gardens, NY 113643137
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 29, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 2008 — 18 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #263786
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1346521796. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
880
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$166,360
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 538 | 512 | $207 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 192 | 186 | $142 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 90 | 88 | $250 | |
99283 |
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | 60 | 58 | $85 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 157 peers in Bronx Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 73. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$31
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $31.25 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
128
Patients
128
Total drug cost
$2,339
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | Generic | 27 | 27 | $1,602 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 27 | 27 | $61 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 18 | 18 | $25 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 15 | 15 | $522 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 15 | 15 | $46 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 15 | 15 | $34 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 11 | 11 | $49 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joe Varughese's medical specialty?
Dr. Joe Varughese practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Bronx, NY.
Where does Dr. Joe Varughese practice?
Dr. Joe Varughese practices at 4422 3Rd Ave, Bronx, NY 104572545. Office phone: 7189609000.
What is Dr. Joe Varughese's NPI?
Dr. Joe Varughese's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346521796, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joe Varughese accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joe Varughese accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joe Varughese commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.