2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1124023510 MD
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Michael Varney, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in Little River, South Carolina. 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
737
Medicare Part D claims · 432 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
70.1/100
▼ 13 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

Michael Varney, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 70.1/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 737 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

70.1/100
MIPS score · -13 vs avg
737
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

Michael Varney, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

70 8th percentile higher than 8% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

Michael Varney, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Michael Varney, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/14/2005

NPI 1124023510

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

737 73% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

MIPS final score

70.1/100 13 pts vs avg

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

Michael Varney, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Internal Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
70.1/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 70.1/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%70.1%
MIPS final score (Internal Medicine Physician) — 70.1/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

Michael Varney, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2246 HIGHWAY 17, Little River, SC, 29566, with a listed phone of (843) 663-2220. NPI 1124023510 was issued on 06/14/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Varney 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 737 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 432 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $11K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 70.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 48.2, Cost 53.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

2246 HIGHWAY 17
Little River, SC 29566

Provider Details

NPI 1124023510
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/14/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

70.053
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
48.2211
Quality
53.6223
Cost
98
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Michael Varney, MD 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.

Novant Health Urgent Cares LLC
Little River, SC

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

Michael Varney, MD — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 737 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.

737
Total Claims
$11K
Total Drug Cost
432
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
806
Total Day Supply
11,960
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
292

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.93
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 76, 65-74: 227, 75-84: 108, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Michael Varney, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
88
Prednisone
65
Methylprednisolone
46
Azithromycin
42
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
39
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
25
Doxycycline Hyclate
23
Meloxicam
23
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
22
Cephalexin
20

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How Michael Varney, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

Michael Varney, MD's 737 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Varney.

Compare Internal Medicine 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 South Carolina medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Michael Varney, MD's specialty?
Michael Varney, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Little River, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Michael Varney, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Michael Varney, MD wrote 737 Medicare Part D claims totaling $11K in drug costs for 432 beneficiaries.
What is Michael Varney, MD's Medicare quality score?
Michael Varney, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 70.1/100 (Quality: 48.2, Cost: 53.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Michael Varney, MD located?
Michael Varney, MD is located at 2246 HIGHWAY 17, Little River, SC, 29566. Phone: (843) 663-2220.
What is Michael Varney, MD's NPI number?
Michael Varney, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124023510, issued on 06/14/2005.
Does Michael Varney, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Michael Varney, MD's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Varney, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Michael Varney, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cefuroxime, Prednisone, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Varney, MD accept Medicare?
Michael Varney, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 737 Part D claims and 432 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Varney, MD's credentials?
Michael Varney, MD's NPI is 1124023510 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.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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

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