Quick answers
- Where does Varun Bhalla see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Columbia, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Varun Bhalla's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Varun Bhalla accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Varun Bhalla accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Varun Bhalla?
- (803) 434-4555, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Varun Bhalla's NPI number?
- 1447412127. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Varun Bhalla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 9 Richland Medical Park Dr, Suite 500Columbia, SC 29203 (803) 434‑4555
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Varun Bhalla as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands1,068 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2008 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447412127 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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