2026 NPPES data Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1659566479 MD
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Christopher Vara, MD

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Woodbury, Minnesota. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 613 in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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What the federal data shows

Christopher Vara, MD is a Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Woodbury, Minnesota, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Christopher Vara, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about Christopher Vara, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/14/2007

NPI 1659566479

Primary specialty

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Niche

613 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Largest specialties in Minnesota (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 11.7%Behavior Technician11.7%Clinical Social Worker - 4.7%Clinical Social Worker4.7%Physical Therapist - 4.1%Physical Therapist4.1%Pharmacist - 3.7%Pharmacist3.7%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.4%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.4%Mental Health Counselor - 3.1%Mental Health Counselor3.1%Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician - 0%Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician0%
Largest specialties in Minnesota (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) - ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery 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).

Christopher Vara, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 215 RADIO DRIVE, Woodbury, MN, 55125, with a listed phone of (612) 596-6100. NPI 1659566479 was issued on 09/14/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Vara 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal, many Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 613 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 128 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

215 RADIO DRIVE
Woodbury, MN 55125

Provider Details

NPI 1659566479
Specialty Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/14/2007

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How Christopher Vara, MD fits within the Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

613
Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
49
States with Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
128
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Minnesota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Christopher Vara, MD's specialty?
Christopher Vara, MD specializes in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in Woodbury, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
Where is Christopher Vara, MD located?
Christopher Vara, MD is located at 215 RADIO DRIVE, Woodbury, MN, 55125. Phone: (612) 596-6100.
What is Christopher Vara, MD's NPI number?
Christopher Vara, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659566479, issued on 09/14/2007.
How many Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 613 Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 128 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Christopher Vara, MD accept Medicare?
Christopher Vara, MD appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Christopher Vara, MD's credentials?
Christopher Vara, MD's NPI is 1659566479 with credentials MD. 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.
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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.