2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1538492517 M.D.
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AMY VARUGHESE, M.D.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in MARRERO, Louisiana. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 323 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$678.53
33 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AMY VARUGHESE, M.D. is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MARRERO, Louisiana with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 323 beneficiaries — 43% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $678.53 across 33 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: AMY VARUGHESE, M.D. filed 2,682 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MARRERO, Louisiana. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AMY VARUGHESE, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

AMY VARUGHESE, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/09/2009

NPI 1538492517

Primary specialty

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician

Mid-sized

7,852 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,682 2% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,639

Specialty distribution in Louisiana

How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers

Louisiana providers

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Louisiana

1. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Louisiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

AMY VARUGHESE, M.D. is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider practicing in MARRERO, Louisiana, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1538492517. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

AMY VARUGHESE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1151 BARATARIA BLVD STE 3400, MARRERO, LA, 70072, with a listed phone of (504) 265-8304. NPI 1538492517 was issued on 09/09/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VARUGHESE most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,682 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 323 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.2 million in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1151 BARATARIA BLVD STE 3400
MARRERO, LA 70072

Provider Details

NPI 1538492517
Specialty Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/09/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AMY VARUGHESE, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

BETHESDA MEDICAL CLINIC, LLC
DAVIE, FL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for AMY VARUGHESE, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$679

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk Inc

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

AMY VARUGHESE, M.D. — brand share 43.0%
Specialty average (est.)

43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 2,682 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,682
Total Claims
$1.2M
Total Drug Cost
323
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,614
Total Day Supply
165,439
Brand vs Generic
43% brand / 57% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.1M
Generic Drug Cost
$24K
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.84
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 68, 65-74: 136, 75-84: 86, 85+: 33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
219
Ozempic
Semaglutide
180
Glimepiride
171
Metformin Hcl
96
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
74
Atorvastatin Calcium
72
Alendronate Sodium
58
Trijardy Xr
Empaglifloz/Linaglip/Metformin
57
Gabapentin
54
Tresiba Flextouch U-100
Insulin Degludec
54

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview

How AMY VARUGHESE, M.D. fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.

7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider

AMY VARUGHESE, M.D.'s 2,682 claims are above the specialty average of 2,639.

Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Louisiana

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as VARUGHESE.

Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMY VARUGHESE, M.D.'s specialty?
AMY VARUGHESE, M.D. specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in MARRERO, Louisiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does AMY VARUGHESE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AMY VARUGHESE, M.D. wrote 2,682 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.2M in drug costs for 323 beneficiaries.
Where is AMY VARUGHESE, M.D. located?
AMY VARUGHESE, M.D. is located at 1151 BARATARIA BLVD STE 3400, MARRERO, LA, 70072. Phone: (504) 265-8304.
What is AMY VARUGHESE, M.D.'s NPI number?
AMY VARUGHESE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538492517, issued on 09/09/2009.
Does AMY VARUGHESE, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AMY VARUGHESE, M.D.'s prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.1M in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AMY VARUGHESE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AMY VARUGHESE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Ozempic, Glimepiride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AMY VARUGHESE, M.D. accept Medicare?
AMY VARUGHESE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,682 Part D claims and 323 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AMY VARUGHESE, M.D.'s credentials?
AMY VARUGHESE, M.D.'s NPI is 1538492517 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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