Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Gregory Varjabedian, D.O.

Otolaryngology · Novi, MI
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
25500 MEADOWBROOK RD, Novi, MI 48375
2484777020
In practice since 2005 (21 years)
NPI: 1861490856 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Varjabedian

Dr. Gregory Varjabedian is an otolaryngology specialist in Novi, MI, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Varjabedian performed 1,178 Medicare services across 1,007 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Varjabedian received a total of $6,185 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 167 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Varjabedian is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 21 years in practice ▲ Top 18% volume in MI $6,185 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,178
Medicare services
Top 18% in MI for otolaryngology
1,007
Unique beneficiaries
$56
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~56 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
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
279 $39 $65
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
235 $64 $100
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
182 $30 $84
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
127 $86 $179
New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold.
107 $47 $100
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
81 $73 $150
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
48 $88 $150
New patient office visit (45-59 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter.
28 $122 $210
Microscopic ear examination
A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum.
21 $19 $84
Head repositioning exercises for dizziness
A series of exercises performed to reposition the head, used to treat dizziness. The procedure is administered on a daily basis.
19 $27 $200
Impacted earwax removal by physician
Removal of impacted earwax from one or both ears by a physician on the same day as audiologic testing.
16 $40 $90
Simple control of nosebleed
A procedure to stop a nosebleed using basic methods. It involves direct pressure or simple packing to control bleeding from the nasal passages.
12 $112 $300
Middle ear function test
A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning.
12 $10 $45
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
11 $141 $250
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$6,185
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $884/year across 7 years
Top 11% in MI for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
167
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$6,185 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,345
2023
$823
2022
$970
2021
$1,094
2020
$481
2019
$666
2018
$806

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$315
Acclarent, Inc
$175
Stryker Corporation
$166
ALK-Abello, Inc
$166
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$128
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$120
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$84
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$61
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$54
GENZYME CORPORATION
$44
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$32
Top 3 companies account for 48.8% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ALK-Abello, Inc
$1,301
Acclarent, Inc
$945
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$901
GENZYME CORPORATION
$589
Medtronic, Inc.
$421
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$334
Stryker Corporation
$272
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$224
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$190
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$166
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$128
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$127
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$120
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$108
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$103
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$61
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$38
Aerin Medical Inc.
$30
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$24
Optinose US, Inc.
$21
OptiNose US, Inc.
$19
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$18
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$18
Fortovia Therapeutics, Inc.
$14
Covidien LP
$12
Top 3 companies account for 50.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA · ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · ACCLARENT NAVWIRE SINUS NAVIGATION GUIDEWIRE · Acclarent Aera · Acclarent ENT Navigation System · Acclarent Navwire · BILAYER WOUND MATRIX (BWM) · CIPRODEX · CellerateRx · Coblation - Laryngeal Wands · CoolSeal Generator · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FUSION · Grastek · HALO · INSPIRE · INTEGRA MESHED BILAYER WOUND MATRIX · LigaSure · NUCALA · Odactra · Otiprio · Otovel · PRE-PEN · PROPEL · Ryaltris · SINUVA · STANDARDIZED · TIMOTHY · TruDi NAV Cable · TruDi Navigation System · VIVAER STYLUS · VivAer · Vivaer RF Stylus · XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · XPRESS LOPROFILE · Xhance
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
183
Per 100K population
14.4
County median income
$95,296
Nearest hospital
BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - FARMINGTON HILLS
5.9 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Varjabedian is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 18% in MI), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of MI peers, with 21 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Varjabedian experienced with office visit, established patient (10-19 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Varjabedian performed 279 office visit, established patient (10-19 min) 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.
Does Dr. Varjabedian receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Varjabedian received a total of $6,185 from 25 companies across 167 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Varjabedian's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Novi?
Dr. Varjabedian's average Medicare payment per service is $56. 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 Very High for Dr. Varjabedian) 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 →
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 ↗, Open Payments ↗, 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. Data Coverage reflects 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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