Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Neel Varma, MD

Radiation Oncology · Plano, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
3901 W 15TH ST, Plano, TX 75075
3143627092
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1306042924 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. Varma 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. Varma

Dr. Neel Varma is a radiation oncology specialist in Plano, TX, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Varma performed 4,444 Medicare services across 4,115 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Varma 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.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 20% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,444
Medicare services
Top 20% in TX for radiation oncology
4,115
Unique beneficiaries
$23
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~247 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
Chest X-ray, 1 view 1,357 $7 $246
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 446 $30 $605
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 194 $62 $1,549
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 177 $64 $1,516
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 134 $64 $990
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 128 $7 $179
Chest X-ray, 2 views 125 $8 $183
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 118 $36 $599
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 118 $20 $237
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 117 $6 $183
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 115 $7 $183
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 109 $27 $391
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 104 $8 $183
CT scan of chest, without contrast 98 $38 $606
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 76 $16 $356
Knee X-ray, 3 views 65 $7 $178
Ct scan of leg without contrast 65 $37 $453
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast 55 $35 $440
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 52 $7 $180
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 49 $26 $409
Ct scan of chest with contrast 45 $41 $643
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 44 $6 $179
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 41 $20 $401
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 39 $7 $183
Mri scan of brain without contrast 37 $53 $745
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 34 $6 $183
Ct scan of face without contrast 31 $31 $678
Ct scan of middle spine without contrast 31 $36 $439
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 29 $28 $400
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 28 $29 $380
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 27 $62 $952
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 26 $6 $183
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 25 $7 $183
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 24 $65 $1,241
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 22 $6 $183
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 21 $40 $570
3d radiographic procedure 20 $7 $183
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 19 $8 $183
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 19 $55 $664
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 19 $21 $265
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 17 $8 $183
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 16 $7 $183
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 15 $71 $1,056
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast 15 $54 $1,006
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast 14 $82 $1,570
Ct scan of lower spine with contrast 13 $43 $511
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 13 $72 $870
Ct scan of middle spine with contrast 12 $44 $494
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views 12 $6 $170
Double contrast x-ray of esophagus 12 $26 $288
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast 11 $86 $1,274
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 11 $29 $351
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
586
Per 100K population
52.5
County median income
$117,588
Nearest hospital
MEDICAL CITY PLANO
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. Varma is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 20% in TX), with 18 years of NPI registration.

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. Varma experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Varma performed 1,357 chest x-ray, 1 view 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. Varma's costs compare to other radiation oncologists in Plano?
Dr. Varma's average Medicare payment per service is $23. 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. Varma) 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 →