NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1457362527 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Usha Varma, M.D.
General Practice Physician in San Gabriel, California.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,838 in General Practice 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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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 85 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Usha Varma, M.D. filed 1,090 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a General Practice Physician in San Gabriel, California, prescribing 87% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 87%
- generic prescribing
- ≥75th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Usha Varma, M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1457362527), first enumerated 08/11/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,090 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- State context
State board disciplinary context
California statewide board action statistics are published annually — these figures describe aggregate state activity, not Usha Varma, M.D.'s individual license status. Verify directly with the state medical board.
Source: MBC annual report 2023
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
PlainDoctor does not publish per-provider disciplinary determinations. Confirm current license and any individual actions through the state medical board or FSMB verification service.
Source: State medical board / FSMB
This trust snapshot summarizes only what appears in federal CMS/NPPES public records. It is not a composite score, star rating, patient review, or clinical recommendation. PlainDoctor never fabricates reviews or AggregateRating schema.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1457362527 · General Practice Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1457362527
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 17K General Practice
- RX-MID 1,090
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,869 in California
- PHOTO-ENUM Wilfredo Apostol, MD · 2006
Usha Varma, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,090 ≥ 75th percentile 75% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Usha Varma, 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).
What does the federal data show about Usha Varma, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
General Practice Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,090 63% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in California
How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among California providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1457362527 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | General Practice Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 08/11/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Usha Varma, M.D.. To verify Usha Varma, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases
MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Usha Varma, M.D. - brand share 11.0%
General Practice Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 1,090 2024 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 2024.
1,090
Total Claims
$59K
Total Drug Cost
85
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,399.767
- Total Day Supply
- 69,828
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $44K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $15K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 38
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.40
- Gender Split
- 73% female / 27% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Usha Varma, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
89 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
60 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
58 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
58 claims
- Atenolol
Atenolol
52 claims
- Benazepril Hcl
Benazepril Hcl
39 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 35
Hydrochlorothiazide
35 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium 28
Levothyroxine Sodium
28 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 89 |
| Losartan Potassium | 60 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 58 |
| Metformin Hcl | 58 |
| Atenolol | 52 |
| Benazepril Hcl | 39 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 35 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 28 |
| Furosemide | 24 |
| Lorazepam | 22 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
General Practice Physician Overview
How Usha Varma, M.D. fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.
16,838
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,957
Avg Claims per Provider
Usha Varma, M.D.'s 1,090 claims are below the specialty average of 2,957.
Nationwide General Practice Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Varma, both outside California so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in California
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Varma.
One of 1,869 General Practice Physician providers enrolled in California, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Dalal Aago
MD
El Cajon, CA
Dr. Hessam Aazami
M.D.
Canoga Park, CA
Dr. Kenric Aban
M.D.
Oceanside, CA
Dr. Tahira Abbasi
MD
La Jolla, CA
Dr. Ryan Abbott
M.D.
Los Angeles, CA
Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Usha Varma, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Usha Varma, M.D. specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in San Gabriel, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Usha Varma, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Usha Varma, M.D. wrote 1,090 Medicare Part D claims totaling $59K in drug costs for 85 beneficiaries.
Where is Usha Varma, M.D. located? ▼
Usha Varma, M.D. is located at 416 W LAS TUNAS DR, San Gabriel, CA, 91776. Phone: (626) 285-9705.
What is Usha Varma, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Usha Varma, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457362527, issued on 08/11/2006.
Does Usha Varma, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Usha Varma, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $44K in brand drug costs.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,838 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,957 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Usha Varma, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Usha Varma, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Usha Varma, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Usha Varma, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,090 Part D claims and 85 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Usha Varma, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Usha Varma, M.D.'s NPI is 1457362527 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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