2026 NPPES data Allergy Physician NPI 1164426029 M.D.
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ARTHUR VARNER, M.D.

Allergy Physician in COLUMBUS, Ohio. 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 393 beneficiaries · Allergy Physician avg: 755
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: ARTHUR VARNER, M.D. is a Allergy Physician ([object Object]) practicing in COLUMBUS, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 9K claims across 393 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: ARTHUR VARNER, M.D. filed 9,192 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across COLUMBUS, Ohio. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ARTHUR VARNER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ARTHUR VARNER, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/09/2005

NPI 1164426029

Primary specialty

Allergy Physician

Niche

1,019 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

9,192 1117% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 755

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Allergy Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Allergy Physician share within Ohio

1. Allergy Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Allergy Physician share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Allergy Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Allergy Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Allergy Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Allergy 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).

ARTHUR VARNER, M.D. is a Allergy Physician provider practicing in COLUMBUS, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1164426029. 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.

ARTHUR VARNER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Allergy Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 355 E CAMPUS VIEW BLVD, COLUMBUS, OH, 43235, with a listed phone of (614) 840-1688. NPI 1164426029 was issued on 06/09/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VARNER 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 9,192 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 393 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $902K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%. 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.

Allergy Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,019 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 755 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

355 E CAMPUS VIEW BLVD
COLUMBUS, OH 43235

Provider Details

NPI 1164426029
Specialty Allergy Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/09/2005

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ARTHUR VARNER, M.D.. To verify ARTHUR VARNER, M.D.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ARTHUR VARNER, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 9,192 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.

9,192
Total Claims
$902K
Total Drug Cost
393
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,490
Total Day Supply
386,806
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$674K
Generic Drug Cost
$221K
Opioid Claims
336 (3.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
204

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.97
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 116, 65-74: 129, 75-84: 99, 85+: 49

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
442
Omeprazole
303
Amlodipine Besylate
301
Levothyroxine Sodium
300
Furosemide
251
Lisinopril
243
Gabapentin
212
Losartan Potassium
168
Potassium Chloride
165
Trazodone Hcl
146

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

Allergy Physician Overview

How ARTHUR VARNER, M.D. fits within the Allergy Physician landscape nationally.

1,019
Allergy Physician Providers in US
49
States with Allergy Physician
755
Avg Claims per Provider

ARTHUR VARNER, M.D.'s 9,192 claims are above the specialty average of 755.

Nearby Allergy Physician Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Allergy Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARTHUR VARNER, M.D.'s specialty?
ARTHUR VARNER, M.D. specializes in Allergy Physician and practices in COLUMBUS, Ohio. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ARTHUR VARNER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ARTHUR VARNER, M.D. wrote 9,192 Medicare Part D claims totaling $902K in drug costs for 393 beneficiaries.
Where is ARTHUR VARNER, M.D. located?
ARTHUR VARNER, M.D. is located at 355 E CAMPUS VIEW BLVD, COLUMBUS, OH, 43235. Phone: (614) 840-1688.
What is ARTHUR VARNER, M.D.'s NPI number?
ARTHUR VARNER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164426029, issued on 06/09/2005.
Does ARTHUR VARNER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ARTHUR VARNER, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $674K in brand drug costs.
Does ARTHUR VARNER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ARTHUR VARNER, M.D. had 336 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.7%.
How many Allergy Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,019 Allergy Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Allergy Physician provider writes 755 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ARTHUR VARNER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ARTHUR VARNER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Omeprazole, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ARTHUR VARNER, M.D. accept Medicare?
ARTHUR VARNER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,192 Part D claims and 393 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ARTHUR VARNER, M.D.'s credentials?
ARTHUR VARNER, M.D.'s NPI is 1164426029 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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