Rakesh Varma, - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Birmingham, AL

Rakesh Varma, is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc and his current practice location is 1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (800) 822-8816.

Rakesh Varma is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number L.4648SP) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1053551333.

Contact Information

Rakesh Varma,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801
(800) 822-8816
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameRakesh Varma
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience24 Years
Location1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Rakesh Varma graduated from medical school in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053551333
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/26/2009
  • Last Update Date: 10/25/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244494136
  • Enrollment ID: I20180723002202

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rakesh Varma such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053551333NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0204XRadiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology L.4648SP (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Alabama HospitalBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc19512131072344

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Entity NameUniversity Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093768723
PECOS PAC ID: 1951213107
Enrollment ID: O20031105000261

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Rakesh Varma,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801

Ph: () -
Rakesh Varma,
1717 6th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1801

Ph: (800) 822-8816

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