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Nephrology

Varghese Parambi, MD

Works at hospitals in Great Falls, MT · Havre, MT · Browning, MT … · Montana

Summary

Dr. Varghese Parambi, MD is a nephrologist at 1101 26th St S, Great Falls, MT 59405. Phone: (406) 455-5000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Varghese Parambi had 351 Original Medicare patients and 1,948 services. NPI 1386645257. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Varghese Parambi, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Varghese Parambi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Varghese Parambi 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 Varghese Parambi see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 351 Original Medicare patients and 1,948 services for Varghese Parambi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Varghese Parambi's NPI number?
1386645257. 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 Varghese Parambi, 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 patients351
Services billed to Medicare1,948
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)631 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)336 services
  3. Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)232 services
  4. Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) (90962)191 services
  5. Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)156 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%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • High cholesterol70%
  • Diabetes63%
  • Arthritis39%
  • Ischemic heart disease36%

Hospitals where Varghese Parambi works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Varghese Parambi 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Varghese Parambi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Varghese Parambi as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Benefis Hospitals Inc384 clinicians in the group
  • US Health Dept of Health and Human Services94 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Nephrology doctors in Montana →

Other nephrologists in Great Falls

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Great Falls, MT — not a recommendation.

All nephrologists in Great Falls →

Other clinicians in Benefis Hospitals Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1992 (34 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1386645257
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians