Physician Profile
Santosh C. Varkey, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Varkey
Based in Augusta, GA, Santosh C. Varkey, MD is listed in the NPI registry under clinical cardiac electrophysiology. Santosh graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 2008. Santosh is also listed as specializing in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. According to Medicare claims data, Santosh cared for 2,435 Medicare patients across 4,328 services. The services billed most often include evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days, routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, and evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (706) 724-3473
- Email not available
Practice Locations
818 SAINT SEBASTIAN WAY SUITE 311
Augusta, GA 30901
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- AFib
- Arrhythmias
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attack
Abnormal heart rhythms
- Atrial Tachycardia
- Premature atrial contractions
Autonomic disorders
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Conduction disorders
- Bundle Branch Block
- Heart block
- Junctional Rhythm
- Tachy-Brady Syndrome
Dangerous heart rhythms
- Cardiac Arrest
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular tachycardia
Device complications
- Pacemaker Infection
Device issues
- Frequent Defibrillator Shocks
- Pacemaker Syndrome
Fainting & reflex disorders
- Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity
Genetic heart conditions
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
- Brugada Syndrome
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Long QT syndrome
Heart failure and muscle
- Weak Heart Muscle
Heart muscle conditions
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Heart rhythm disorders
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia
- Supraventricular tachycardia
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Inherited rhythm disorders
- Short QT Syndrome
Structural heart conditions
- Arrhythmic Mitral Valve Prolapse
Symptoms
- Dizziness and Lightheadedness
- Fainting and syncope
- Heart palpitations
- Premature ventricular contractions
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- AFib ablation
- Angioplasty and stenting
- Cardiac catheterization
- Pacemaker implantation
- Watchman procedure
Advanced therapies
- Stereotactic Cardiac Radioablation (STAR)
Catheter ablation
- AV Node Ablation
- Cardioneuroablation
- Cryoablation
- Epicardial Catheter Ablation
- Heart Flutter Ablation
- Pulsed Field Ablation
- PVC Ablation
- Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Device care
- Pacemaker Check
- Remote Device Monitoring
Device management
- Pacemaker or Defibrillator Reprogramming
Device placement
- Extravascular Defibrillator Placement (EV-ICD)
Device procedures
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy device placement
- Conduction System Pacing
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement
- Leadless Pacemaker Placement
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement
- Pacemaker Lead Removal
- Subcutaneous Defibrillator Placement
Diagnostic imaging
- Cardiac MRI for Heart Scarring
- Transesophageal echocardiogram
Diagnostic monitoring
- 24-Hour Holter Monitor
- Exercise Stress Test for Arrhythmia
Diagnostic testing
- Brugada Drug Challenge Test
- Carotid Sinus Massage
Diagnostic tests
- 30-Day Cardiac Event Monitor
- Electrophysiology study
- Genetic Arrhythmia Testing
- Heart monitor
- Implantable Loop Recorder (Cardiac Monitor Implant)
- Tilt Table Test
- Wearable Heart Patch Monitor
External devices
- LifeVest Fitting
Heart rhythm treatments
- AED Shock or Defibrillation
Medication management
- Heart Rhythm Medication Management
Minor device procedures
- Loop Recorder Removal
Rhythm restoration
Stroke prevention
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,328 services · 2,435 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode | Procedure | 33208 |
39 |
| Insertion of implantable defibrillator system | Procedure | 33249 |
27 |
| Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93294 |
1,291 |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
788 |
| Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93295 |
622 |
| Programming of dual lead pacemaker system | Treatment | 93280 |
410 |
| Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days | Treatment | 93298 |
192 |
| Programming of multiple lead implantable defibrillator system | Treatment | 93284 |
126 |
| Programming of dual lead implantable defibrillator system | Treatment | 93283 |
87 |
| Programming of dual lead pacemaker system | Treatment | 93280 |
68 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other clinical cardiac electrophysiology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other clinical cardiac electrophysiology specialists in Augusta 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Varkey's specialty?
Dr. Varkey is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology in Augusta, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Varkey?
Dr. Varkey is listed at 818 Saint Sebastian Way Suite 311, Augusta, GA 30901. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Varkey?
The number on file is (706) 724-3473. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Varkey's NPI number?
Dr. Varkey's National Provider Identifier is 1407011802. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Varkey's medical education?
Dr. Varkey attended Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Varkey been practicing?
Dr. Varkey has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Varkey known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Varkey performs procedures including insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode and insertion of implantable defibrillator system; provides treatments such as evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days and routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Varkey confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Varkey. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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