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Dr. Benigno Rafael Varela Guerrero, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Weill Cornell Medical College

Professional interests include: small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), acid reflux (GERD), gastroparesis, and more.

40 Commerce Park
Milford, CT 06460

(203) 281-4463

Dr. Benigno Rafael Varela Guerrero, MD is a gastroenterologist in Hamden, CT specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Benigno Rafael Varela Guerrero, MD is affiliated with Yale New Haven Health, Hartford Healthcare and HHC PHYSICIAN SERVICES PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

2200 Whitney Avenue Suite 330
Hamden, CT 06518

Address:

40 Commerce Park
Milford, CT 06460

Some issues Dr. Benigno Rafael Varela Guerrero, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Enteroscopy

Enteroscopy visually examines the small bowel and identifies such issues as bleeding, tumors, polyps, ulcers, and swollen lymph nodes. Common reasons this exam may be ordered are abnormal X-ray results and unexplained diarrhea.

Enteroscopies may be used alone or in combination with other procedures. For example, if a doctor suspects malignancy (cancer) in the small bowel, she may use an enteroscope to take a sample of tissue from the small bowel and have it examined in a laboratory. If there is a blockage in the small intestine that cannot be surgically removed, an enteroscopy-guided stent placement may help relieve some of the symptoms associated with the obstruction. Enteroscopes may also be used to treat intestinal bleeding and remove abnormal growths like tumors and polyps, as well as foreign objects that might have found their way into the small bowel.

There are several ways to perform an enteroscopy:

Push enteroscopy involves the use of a long tube with a camera, called an enteroscope. Depending on the location of the problem, the enteroscope is either passed through the mouth or rectum. This technique is often used to detect and stop bleeding in the upper small intestine.
Balloon enteroscopy uses scopes that have tiny balloons at the tip. The balloons inflate and deflate to help make the passage of the scope into the small bowel easier. This method is used when there is a need to access and treat certain parts of the small intestine that push enteroscopy cannot reach.
Capsule enteroscopy involves swallowing a capsule with a tiny camera inside it. As the capsule travels through the small intestine, the camera records and sends images that are then downloaded and analyzed by the doctor. The capsule eventually leaves the body during bowel movement. If the doctor needs to visualize the entire small intestine, capsule enteroscopy is the only option. The only drawback to this technique is that it cannot be combined with any treatment.

Enteroscopy is typically performed at the doctor's office and takes about 20 to 30 minutes, but may take longer if combined with another procedure. Patients may have a sore throat for a few hours if the scope was inserted through the mouth. Normal activities may be resumed about 24 hours following enteroscopy.

In The News

“Dr. Benigno Varela, a gastroenterologist with the Gastroenterology Center of CT, says the strains of HPV that lead to anal warts are different than the ones linked to anal cancer, but "patients who...”—"HPV vaccine prevents anal cancer, too, Desperate Housewives' Marcia Cross reminds us", USA Today, June 2019

“The Milford Hospital program, titled "Colorectal Cancer: What It Is, Why It Matters and What You Can Do About It" will be led by gastroenterologist Dr. Benigno Varela.”—"Milford Hospital to host program on colorectal cancer", Connecticut Post, March 2019

diagnostic procedures	61
doctor visit	36
gastrointestinal procedures	60
hospital care	155
inpatient care	155
minimally invasive procedures	59
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	61

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	22
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	45
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

blood draw	35
diagnostic procedures	139
doctor visit	223
emergency care	15
gastrointestinal procedures	151
hospital care	221
inpatient care	221
lab tests	127
minimally invasive procedures	150
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	139

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	34
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	52
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Dementia	22
Cancer	16

blood draw	23
diagnostic procedures	135
doctor visit	194
emergency care	15
gastrointestinal procedures	134
hospital care	159
inpatient care	159
lab tests	201
minimally invasive procedures	133
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	135

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	45
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	42
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	17
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	35
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

diagnostic procedures	186
doctor visit	356
gastrointestinal procedures	185
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84
minimally invasive procedures	184
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	186

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benigno Rafael Varela Guerrero, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benigno Rafael Varela Guerrero, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Hamden, CT were lab tests, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	17
blood draw	26
chemotherapy	17
diagnostic procedures	129
doctor visit	209
emergency care	15
gastrointestinal procedures	132
hospital care	135
inpatient care	135
lab tests	148
minimally invasive procedures	135
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	129

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benigno Rafael Varela Guerrero, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	75
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	27
85 and over	15
Less than 65	16
65 to 74	41

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Benigno Rafael Varela Guerrero, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Benigno Rafael Varela Guerrero, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	6
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Benigno Rafael Varela Guerrero, MD graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed residency at Mount Sinai Hospital Internal Medicine. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College

Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Benigno Rafael Varela Guerrero, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Yale New Haven Health

Hartford Healthcare

HHC PHYSICIAN SERVICES PLLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Benigno Rafael Varela Guerrero, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Evercare, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Coventry, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), CarePartners of Connecticut, Senior Whole Health, Health Direct, Colonial Cooperative Care, BCBS Medicare, Inc., Health Connecticut, Health New England, Healthy Connecticut, Connecticare Commercial, Essence Healthcare, Connecticare Medicare, Community Health Network of Connecticut and Northeast Health Direct.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Benigno Rafael Varela Guerrero, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

Evercare

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Aetna

Oxford Health Plans

Coventry

Cigna

Anthem

ConnectiCare

Focus Health Solutions

Prime Health

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

CarePartners of Connecticut

Senior Whole Health

Health Direct

Colonial Cooperative Care

BCBS Medicare

Inc.

Health Connecticut

Health New England

Healthy Connecticut

Connecticare Commercial

Essence Healthcare

Connecticare Medicare

Community Health Network of Connecticut

Northeast Health Direct

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Benigno Rafael Varela Guerrero, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$1,077 Creon $548	LINZESS $301	Skyrizi $83	Rinvoq $59	VIBERZI $32	Other $54
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$408 ENTYVIO $239	AMITIZA $84	MOTEGRITY $61	GATTEX $24
AbbVie, Inc.	$355 Humira $185	Creon $18	$153
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$236 XIFAXAN $104	XIFAXANIBSD $51	Trulance $47	Uceris $18	XIFIXAN $17
Celgene Corporation	$226 ZEPOSIA $226
Other	$1,403 Viread $207	ADCETRIS $136	XIFAXAN $125	SIR-Spheres microspheres $100	LINZESS $69	Other $766

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,704

Biography

Dr. Benigno Varela practices adult gastroenterology in Hamden, CT. He is a graduate of Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Varela is professionally affiliated with Yale New Haven Health.