Quick answers
- Does Shibu Varughese accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shibu Varughese 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 Shibu Varughese see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 277 Original Medicare patients and 15,531 services for Shibu Varughese. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shibu Varughese's NPI number?
- 1346475506. 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 Shibu Varughese, 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 | 277 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 15,531 |
| Different services or procedures | 91 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)2,317 services
- Injection, ondansetron hydrochloride, per 1 mg (J2405)1,076 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)767 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)639 services
- Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg (J1885)436 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%
- Diabetes48%
- Arthritis40%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Anxiety38%
Hospitals where Shibu Varughese works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shibu Varughese 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.
- Memorial Hospital WestPembroke Pines, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100281
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
- West Jefferson Medical CenterMarrero, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190039
Practice locations
Addresses where Shibu Varughese is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11050 Griffin Rd, Suite 104Davie, FL 33328 (954) 824‑1922
- 1151 Barataria Blvd, Suite 3400Marrero, LA 70072 (504) 265‑8304
- 1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3000
- 1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 (504) 842‑3470
- 71380 Hwy 21Covington, LA 70433 (985) 661‑3534
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shibu Varughese as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
- Bethesda Medical Clinic LLC2 clinicians in the group
- Bethesda Medical Clinic, LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Hematology/Oncologyalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Davie
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Davie, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ochsner Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 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) | 1346475506 |
| 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