Medicare Enrolled

Dr. James Varner, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Gainesville, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
6716 NW 11TH PL STE 200, Gainesville, FL 32605
3523319729
In practice since 2013 (12 years)
NPI: 1477991156 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Varner from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Varner

Dr. James Varner is a radiation oncology specialist in Gainesville, FL, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Varner performed 21,036 Medicare services across 2,806 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Varner is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 12 years in practice ▲ Top 11% volume in FL

Florida License Status

FL DOH · MQA
1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
Profession License # Status Expires Board Action
Medical Doctor 131062 Clear January 31, 2027 —
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance. License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Verify directly on FL DOH →

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
21,036
Medicare services
Top 11% in FL for radiation oncology
2,806
Unique beneficiaries
$10
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,753 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) 12,450 $0 $5
MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate) 6,030 $0 $3
Chest X-ray, 1 view 464 $7 $18
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 191 $136 $1,725
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 173 $68 $197
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 170 $244 $2,928
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 115 $67 $187
Mri scan of brain without contrast 108 $154 $1,779
Screening mammography 92 $123 $281
3D screening mammography (tomosynthesis) 91 $51 $111
Chest X-ray, 2 views 72 $23 $60
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast 72 $141 $1,389
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 70 $7 $18
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 58 $87 $1,058
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast 53 $126 $1,765
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast 49 $139 $1,077
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 44 $77 $223
CT scan of chest, without contrast 36 $91 $1,111
Bone density scan (DEXA) 31 $37 $110
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 31 $17 $47
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 30 $26 $69
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 28 $79 $242
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 25 $20 $60
Blood creatinine level 25 $5 $81
Ct scan of face without contrast 23 $93 $837
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 23 $121 $1,755
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 20 $68 $863
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 20 $7 $19
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 19 $175 $1,245
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 19 $24 $66
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 19 $83 $226
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 19 $76 $206
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 19 $25 $73
Mri scan of bone of eye socket, face, and/or neck before and after contrast 18 $256 $3,161
Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast 18 $171 $2,035
Ct scan of chest with contrast 18 $43 $128
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 18 $93 $1,159
Mri scan of blood vessels of neck without contrast 17 $43 $124
Mri scan of middle spinal canal before and after contrast 16 $241 $3,100
Diagnostic mammography of both breasts 16 $35 $97
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 15 $32 $96
Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast 14 $237 $3,243
Knee X-ray, 3 views 14 $9 $27
Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast 14 $81 $245
Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) 14 $41 $112
Computed tomography (ct) of brain blood flow, volume, and timing of flow analysis with contrast 13 $175 $321
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 13 $7 $22
Ct scan of cranial cavity without contrast 12 $118 $859
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck without contrast 12 $109 $827
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 12 $200 $1,212
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening 12 $137 $976
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 12 $41 $88
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 12 $30 $81
Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast 12 $28 $79
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 12 $111 $397
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck before and after contrast 11 $154 $1,360
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 11 $102 $1,128
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 11 $6 $20
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
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Geographic Context

Radiation oncologists within 10 mi
135
Per 100K population
47.9
County median income
$59,659
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA NORTH FLORIDA HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Varner is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 11% in FL).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Varner experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Varner performed 12,450 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
How do Dr. Varner's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Gainesville?
Dr. Varner's average Medicare payment per service is $10. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Varner) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →