David Chachkhiani, M.D.
NPI 1164953006 · Neurology Physician · Opelousas, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Chachkhiani, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Opelousas, LA (NPI 1164953006).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164953006
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 324120 (LA)
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
9 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
802 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 304 | $121 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 106 | $75 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 86 | $208 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 63 | $167 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 63 | $114 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 216 | 34 |
| Gabapentin | 209 | 52 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 182 | 41 |
| Propranolol Hcl | 143 | 36 |
| Memantine Hcl | 125 | 23 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 117 | 21 |
| Pregabalin | 108 | 25 |
| Primidone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,105 across 205 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
- 2017-03-22
- Last updated
- 2022-10-10
- Certified
- 2022-10-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Chachkhiani's NPI number?
- David Chachkhiani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164953006, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Chachkhiani's specialty?
- David Chachkhiani is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Chachkhiani located?
- David Chachkhiani's practice location on file with NPPES is 1270 Attakapas Dr Ste 401, Opelousas, LA 70570-6557.
- What is David Chachkhiani's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Chachkhiani is (337) 678-4152.
- Does David Chachkhiani accept Medicare?
- David Chachkhiani is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Chachkhiani's NPI active?
- Yes — David Chachkhiani's NPI (1164953006) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.