# Thomas Vara

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/thomas-vara-1457390130
NPI: 1457390130
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Thomas Vara is a general surgery based in Columbus, OH practicing at Mount Carmel Health System with NPI 1457390130.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: General Surgery
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 1981
- NPI: 1457390130 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1457390130))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Mount Carmel Health System
- Address: 793 W State St, Columbus, OH, 432221551
- Phone: (614) 234-5000
- Group practice size: 65 members

## Insurance accepted (2 networks)

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

- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Thomas Vara, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1457390130).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 4 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $69.

Largest disclosed payer: CSL Behring ($36 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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