Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph Varon, MD
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
- NPI 1215983895
- Accepts Medicare
- 39 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2219 Dorrington St
Houston, TX 770303209
(713) 669-1670
fax (713) 669-1671
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 10, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 1987 — 39 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #J5933
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215983895. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
516
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$62,816
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 244 | 82 | $176 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 58 | 53 | $15 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 52 | 52 | $214 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 38 | 33 | $8 | |
94010 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | 38 | 33 | $27 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 38 | 28 | $126 | |
99457 |
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes | 32 | 11 | $49 | |
94200 |
Test to measure largest amount of air breathed in an out | 16 | 16 | $15 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 61 peers in Houston Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 123. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,766
Transactions
87
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromed, INC. | 40 | $732.27 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 12 | $230.24 | |
| Paratek Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 10 | $187.95 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 6 | $174.38 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 7 | $141.95 | |
| Insmed, INC. | 5 | $110.70 | |
| Grifols USA, LLC | 3 | $76.40 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 1 | $32.96 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $28.40 | |
| Inogen, INC. | 1 | $27.06 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 1 | $23.35 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
453
Patients
74
Total drug cost
$73,966
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 65 | 13 | $574 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 61 | 14 | $43,443 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 53 | 19 | $499 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 36 | 0 | $248 |
| Roflumilast | Generic | 32 | 0 | $5,559 |
| Ivermectin | Generic | 30 | 0 | $5,406 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 24 | 0 | $198 |
| Clonazepam | Generic | 23 | 0 | $151 |
| Breztri Aerosphere (Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol) | Brand | 22 | 11 | $16,769 |
| Levofloxacin | Generic | 21 | 17 | $147 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Varon's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Varon practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Joseph Varon practice?
Dr. Joseph Varon practices at 2219 Dorrington St, Houston, TX 770303209. Office phone: 7136691670.
What is Dr. Joseph Varon's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Varon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215983895, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Varon accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Varon accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Varon commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.