Doctor Profile

Nephrology · Nephrology

Misha Varma

MD · Nephrology · West Virginia University School Of Medicine
5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW
Washington, DC 20016
✓ Accepts Medicare
Medicare Patients / yr
Procedures Billed
7
Years Practicing
5
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Varma

See which plans Dr. Varma accepts

We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for District of Columbia, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Varma is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 20016, MD — the Nephrology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (202) 537-4000 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Varma Does

Dr. VarmaCMS has not published utilization data for Dr. Varma in the latest reporting year. This can happen for newer physicians, low-volume providers, or practitioners who bill primarily through a group PAC ID. Hospital affiliations and plan coverage below are still accurate.

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Varma billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Varma is affiliated with 5 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 5 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

University Of Md St Joseph Medical Center

Towson, MD
★★★★★ 5/5 CMS Rating

Mercy Medical Center Inc

Baltimore, MD
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

Columbia, MD
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Suburban Hospital

Bethesda, MD
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Northwest Hospital Center

Randallstown, MD
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Varma practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Varma offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW, Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202) 537-4000

Area Safety Grade

C-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

32 min

Average commute time in this zip · 37% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

86.6767

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Nephrology Doctors near 20016, MD

If Dr. Varma isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest nephrology doctors near 20016, MD:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Steven A. BurkaNephrology1.3K1.7 mi
Kaitlin MarkojaNephrology402.0 mi
Keiko GreenbergNephrology4952.1 mi
Michael ChoiNephrology3692.1 mi
Robert RubinNephrology702.1 mi
Nadiesda CostaNephrology3642.1 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Varma takes three steps:

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Misha Varma: Common Questions

Does Dr. Varma accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Varma is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Varma depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 20016, MD →
Where is Dr. Varma's office?
Dr. Varma practices at 5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW, Washington, DC 20016. Phone: (202) 537-4000.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Varma accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (202) 537-4000 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 20016, MD to see available options.
Does Dr. Varma offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Varma as offering telehealth. Call the office at (202) 537-4000 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Varma?
Dr. Varma graduated in 2019 and has been practicing for approximately 7 years.
How do I know if Dr. Varma is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (202) 537-4000 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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