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Dr. Glen Varns, MD
Minneapolis, MN
18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Varns, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Glen Varns, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Minneapolis, MN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Varns completed his residency at Hennepin Co Med Center. Dr. Varns is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Varns’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Varns’s office at (612) 873-4105.
Where did Dr. Varns go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hennepin Co Med Center
What languages does Dr. Varns speak?
Dr. Varns and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Varns treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Varns diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Varns. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- Younger-Onset Alzheimer's', 'Early Alzheimer's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G300: Alzheimer's disease with early onset
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Secondary Peritoneal Cancer
- Cancer
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Metastatic Peritoneal Cancer
- Cancer Spread to Peritoneum
- Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C786: Secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Other General Symptoms
- Non-specific health complaints
- Various symptoms
- Unexplained health issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6889: Other general symptoms and signs
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Cognitive Problems
- Stroke
- Thinking Problems
- Mental Impairment
- Post-stroke Cognitive Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69318: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions following cerebral infarction
Which procedures does Dr. Varns perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Glen Varns may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Varns' office.
Does Dr. Varns accept my insurance?
Dr. Varns accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (612) 873-4105 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Varns accept in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Varns in Minneapolis, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medica
Medicaid
Medicare
Ucare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Varns' office located?
What is Dr. Varns's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Varns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497792857.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Varns?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Varns
What is Dr. Glen Varns's specialty?
Dr. Varns is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Minneapolis, MN. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Varns to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Glen Varns affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Varns is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Glen Varns accepting new patients in Minneapolis, MN?
Yes, Dr. Glen Varns is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Glen Varns offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Varns's office at (612) 873-4105 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Glen Varns?
Please contact Dr. Varns's office at (612) 873-4105 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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