VARUN CHAWLA – NPI #1609067537
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

VARUN CHAWLA is a physician located in FREMONT, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1609067537 to VARUN CHAWLA on August 06, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 10 years ago on Sep 12, 2016. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for VARUN CHAWLA below.

NPI Profile for
VARUN CHAWLA

NPI Number
1609067537
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
VARUN CHAWLA
Primary location
1999 MOWRY AVE
SUITE R
FREMONT, CA 94538-1738
Phone: (510) 745-8187 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 CA A118650
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 MA 232797

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
VARUN CHAWLA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HIGHLAND HOSPITAL
      1411 EAST 31ST STREET
      OAKLAND, CA 94602
    • ST ROSE HOSPITAL
      27200 CALAROGA AVE
      HAYWARD, CA 94545
    • WASHINGTON HOSPITAL
      2000 MOWRY AVE
      FREMONT, CA 94538
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA FREMONT DIALYSIS
      2599 STEVENSON BLVD
      FREMONT, CA 94538
    • DAVITA UNION CITY DIALYSIS CENTER
      32930 ALVARADO-NILES ROAD #300
      UNION CITY, CA 94587
    • WELLBOUND OF MENLO PARK LLC
      39510 PASEO PADRE PKWY, SUITE 100
      FREMONT, CA 94538

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