# David R Vavra, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/david-vavra-md-1154813210
NPI: 1154813210
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

David R Vavra, MD is a general surgery based in Brainerd, MN practicing at St Josephs Medical Center with NPI 1154813210.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: General Surgery
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEDICAL SCHOOL
- Graduation year: 2018
- NPI: 1154813210 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1154813210))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: St Josephs Medical Center
- Address: 2024 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN, 564014529
- Phone: (218) 828-7100
- Group practice size: 246 members

## Insurance accepted (8 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [BCBS Minnesota](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-minnesota) — 8 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 2 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers David R Vavra, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1154813210).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 37 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $7,242.

Largest disclosed payer: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. ($4,932 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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