Dr. Michael P. Varenhorst
Dr. Michael P. Varenhorst
Last updated: Jul 11, 2024

Dr. Michael P. Varenhorst

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 41 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1980
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1730180886

Dr. Michael P. Varenhorst M.D.

Ophthalmologist

He is located at 530 North Lorraine Street in Wichita, KS 67214. Can help patients with the following: Astigmatism, Corneal Ulcer, Diabetic Retinopathy, LASIK, Scleritis, Usher Syndrome. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730180886. Appointment can be made via the phone number (316) 683-5611. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Michael P. Varenhorst, being an ophthalmologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Michael P. Varenhorst.

  • Astigmatism
  • Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
  • Blepharitis
  • Blindness
  • Cataracts
  • Chalazion
  • Color Blindness
  • Corneal Disease
  • Corneal Ulcer
  • Crossed Eyes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Double Vision
  • Dry Eyes
  • Esotropia
  • Exotropia
  • Eye Floaters
  • Eye Strain
  • Farsightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Herpes of the Eye
  • Hypertropia
  • Keratitis
  • Keratoconus
  • LASIK
  • Lazy Eye
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Nearsightedness
  • Oculomotor Dysfunction
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Pink Eye
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
  • Scleritis
  • Sty
  • Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
  • Tunnel Vision
  • Usher Syndrome
  • Uveitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael P. Varenhorst

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Michael P. Varenhorst as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan
Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Elite Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Elite Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Focused Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc.

Network data as of Jul 21, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
BlueCare EPO Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare EPO Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare EPO Gold Plus EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare EPO Silver Plus EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare EPO Simple Bronze HDHP EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare EPO Simple Silver HDHP EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare EPO Standardized Expanded Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare EPO Standardized Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare EPO Standardized Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 15 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) EPO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Michael P. Varenhorst is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Michael P. Varenhorst is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Ophthalmology .

Bills through: Vitreo-retinal Consultants & Surgeons Pa

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Genentech $2980
Allergan $373
Regeneron $235

Other

Food and Beverage $2614
Travel and Lodging $1461

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, RJ & L CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1980

Affiliated practices

Vitreo-Retinal Consultants & Surgeons PA
530 North Lorraine Avenue
Wichita, 67214 KS
(316) 683-5611

Affiliated hospitals

WESLEY MEDICAL CENTER
550 N HILLSIDE STREET
WICHITA, 67214 KS
(316) 962-2000

Looking for more Ophthalmologists?

There are 6 other ophthalmologists in this region.

Dr. Kumar P. Dalla
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 530 North Lorraine Avenue Wichita, 67214, KS
Dr. David A. Kingrey
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1100 North Topeka Street Wichita, 67214, KS
Dr. Jeffrey A. Boomer
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1100 North Topeka Street Wichita, 67214, KS
Dr. Paul D. Weishaar
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 530 North Lorraine Avenue Wichita, 67214, KS
Dr. Bilal Farhat
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 1010 North Kansas Street Wichita, 67214, KS

Questions & Answers

Has Dr. Michael P. Varenhorst affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Michael P. Varenhorst is affiliated with WESLEY MEDICAL CENTER.

Does Dr. Michael P. Varenhorst accept patients with Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan?

Yes, Dr. Michael P. Varenhorst is listed in-network for Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Where can you meet with Dr. Michael P. Varenhorst?

Dr. Michael P. Varenhorst's office is located at 530 North Lorraine Street in Wichita, KS 67214.

What conditions does Dr. Michael P. Varenhorst treat?

Dr. Michael P. Varenhorst provides treatment for Astigmatism, Corneal Ulcer, Diabetic Retinopathy, LASIK, Scleritis, Usher Syndrome. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Michael P. Varenhorst have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Michael P. Varenhorst is affiliated with Vitreo-Retinal Consultants & Surgeons PA.