2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1043380900 M.D.
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KENNETH VARLEY, M.D.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. 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 · 232 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$136.84
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KENNETH VARLEY, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 232 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $136.84 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KENNETH VARLEY, M.D. filed 2,777 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KENNETH VARLEY, 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).

KENNETH VARLEY, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/08/2006

NPI 1043380900

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,777 26% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Alabama

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Alabama

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Pain Medicine 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).

KENNETH VARLEY, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1043380900. 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.

KENNETH VARLEY, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7500 HUGH DANIEL DR STE 360, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35242, with a listed phone of (205) 995-9967. NPI 1043380900 was issued on 11/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VARLEY 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 2,777 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 232 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $183K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 66.3%. 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.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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

7500 HUGH DANIEL DR STE 360
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242

Provider Details

NPI 1043380900
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/08/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KENNETH VARLEY, 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.

SOUTHERN PAIN SPECIALISTS, P.C.
BIRMINGHAM, AL

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 KENNETH VARLEY, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$137

Largest payer

Curonix LLC

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 · Generic-heavy

KENNETH VARLEY, M.D. — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 2,777 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.

2,777
Total Claims
$183K
Total Drug Cost
232
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,850
Total Day Supply
80,333
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$90K
Generic Drug Cost
$92K
Opioid Claims
1,842 (66.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.76
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 102, 65-74: 83, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
840
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
448
Gabapentin
174
Tizanidine Hcl
149
Fentanyl
134
Clonazepam
110
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
100
Pregabalin
99
Oxycodone Hcl
75
Tramadol Hcl
56

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

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How KENNETH VARLEY, M.D. fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH VARLEY, M.D.'s 2,777 claims are above the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH VARLEY, M.D.'s specialty?
KENNETH VARLEY, M.D. specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in BIRMINGHAM, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KENNETH VARLEY, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH VARLEY, M.D. wrote 2,777 Medicare Part D claims totaling $183K in drug costs for 232 beneficiaries.
Where is KENNETH VARLEY, M.D. located?
KENNETH VARLEY, M.D. is located at 7500 HUGH DANIEL DR STE 360, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35242. Phone: (205) 995-9967.
What is KENNETH VARLEY, M.D.'s NPI number?
KENNETH VARLEY, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043380900, issued on 11/08/2006.
Does KENNETH VARLEY, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNETH VARLEY, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $90K in brand drug costs.
Does KENNETH VARLEY, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, KENNETH VARLEY, M.D. had 1,842 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 66.3%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNETH VARLEY, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH VARLEY, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH VARLEY, M.D. accept Medicare?
KENNETH VARLEY, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,777 Part D claims and 232 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH VARLEY, M.D.'s credentials?
KENNETH VARLEY, M.D.'s NPI is 1043380900 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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