Ghassan Chehade, MD
NPI 1093717431 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Newark, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ghassan Chehade, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Newark, NJ (NPI 1093717431).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1093717431
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MA07799700 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,372 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 562 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 458 | $138 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 323 | $80 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 207 | $116 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 150 | $83 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 341 | 107 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 266 | 79 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 250 | 71 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 176 | 58 |
| Losartan Potassium | 156 | 55 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 136 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$421 across 21 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-15
- Last updated
- 2009-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ghassan Chehade's NPI number?
- Ghassan Chehade's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093717431, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ghassan Chehade's specialty?
- Ghassan Chehade is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ghassan Chehade located?
- Ghassan Chehade's practice location on file with NPPES is 268 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102-2011.
- What is Ghassan Chehade's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ghassan Chehade is (973) 687-7834.
- Does Ghassan Chehade accept Medicare?
- Ghassan Chehade is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ghassan Chehade's NPI active?
- Yes — Ghassan Chehade's NPI (1093717431) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.