Quick answers
- Does Joshua M. Varner accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua M. Varner accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Joshua M. Varner see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 274 Original Medicare patients and 428 services for Joshua M. Varner. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua M. Varner's NPI number?
- 1023377272. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Joshua M. Varner, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 274 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 428 |
| Different services or procedures | 76 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)19 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)19 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)17 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (00790)16 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)16 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis67%
- Diabetes41%
- Anxiety41%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
Hospitals where Joshua M. Varner works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua M. Varner at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Grandview Medical CenterBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010104
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua M. Varner is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 701 Princeton Ave SWBirmingham, AL 35211 (205) 848‑2925
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua M. Varner as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Anesthesiologists Associated PC428 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Anesthesiologists Associated PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023377272 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians