Jotesh Chug, MD
NPI 1235126137 · Hospitalist Physician · Ames, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jotesh Chug, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Ames, IA (NPI 1235126137).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235126137
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35871 (IA)
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
1,322 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 540 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 250 | $108 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 185 | $105 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 140 | $159 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 77 | $120 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 59 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 28 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 21 | 21 |
| Prednisone | 20 | 19 |
| Omeprazole | 18 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 15 | — |
| Furosemide | 15 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 across 1 record (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
- 2005-10-05
- Last updated
- 2020-11-30
- Certified
- 2020-11-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jotesh Chug's NPI number?
- Jotesh Chug's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235126137, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jotesh Chug's specialty?
- Jotesh Chug is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jotesh Chug located?
- Jotesh Chug's practice location on file with NPPES is 1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010-5793.
- What is Jotesh Chug's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jotesh Chug is (515) 239-6992.
- Does Jotesh Chug accept Medicare?
- Jotesh Chug is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jotesh Chug's NPI active?
- Yes — Jotesh Chug's NPI (1235126137) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.