Quick answers
- Does Prakash Varghese accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Prakash 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 Prakash Varghese see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 152 Original Medicare patients and 368 services for Prakash Varghese. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Prakash Varghese's NPI number?
- 1356336192. 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 Prakash 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 | 152 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 368 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 56 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)259 services
- Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional (99211)90 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).
- Anxiety61%
- High cholesterol59%
- High blood pressure57%
- Depression49%
- Diabetes34%
- Arthritis34%
Practice locations
Addresses where Prakash Varghese is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8555 Taft StMerrillville, IN 46410 (219) 769‑4005
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Prakash Varghese as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southlake Community Mental Health Center Inc39 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
- Neurologyalso
Other psychiatrists in Merrillville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Merrillville, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southlake Community Mental Health Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356336192 |
| 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