Quick answers
- Does Charles M. Varghese accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles M. Varghese 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 Charles M. Varghese see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 63 Original Medicare patients and 906 services for Charles M. Varghese. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles M. Varghese's NPI number?
- 1346354305. 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 Charles M. Varghese, 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 | 63 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 906 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)382 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)270 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)182 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)61 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%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Heart failure75%
- Diabetes54%
- Anxiety54%
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles M. Varghese is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 782 SW Sisters Welcome RdLake City, FL 32025 (386) 755‑4518
- 782 SW Sisterswelcome RdLake City, FL 32025
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Florida →
Other cardiologists in Florida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346354305 |
| 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
- 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