Chirag Patel, M.D.
NPI 1205981750 · Internal Medicine Physician · Merrillville, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chirag Patel, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Merrillville, IN (NPI 1205981750).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205981750
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01052839A (IN)
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
19 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
1,390 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 798 | $59 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 110 | $14 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 90 | $103 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 73 | $44 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 70 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 326 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 4,531 | 415 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 2,909 | 296 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 2,887 | 285 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 2,805 | 259 |
| Furosemide | 2,632 | 283 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 2,406 | 221 |
| Memantine Hcl | 2,319 | 224 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$327 across 6 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
- 2007-01-24
- Last updated
- 2014-02-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chirag Patel's NPI number?
- Chirag Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205981750, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chirag Patel's specialty?
- Chirag Patel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chirag Patel located?
- Chirag Patel's practice location on file with NPPES is 521 E 86th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410-6173.
- What is Chirag Patel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chirag Patel is (219) 769-0777.
- Does Chirag Patel accept Medicare?
- Chirag Patel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chirag Patel's NPI active?
- Yes — Chirag Patel's NPI (1205981750) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.