Constantine Chima, MD
NPI 1245891316 · Internal Medicine Physician · Gallup, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Constantine Chima, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Gallup, NM (NPI 1245891316).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245891316
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
352 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 187 | $336 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 60 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 28 | $114 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 26 | $279 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 20 | $77 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 16 | $109 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$71 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1 Baylor PlzHouston, TX 77030-3498Phone: (713) 798-4951
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-06-27
- Last updated
- 2024-08-24
- Certified
- 2024-08-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Constantine Chima's NPI number?
- Constantine Chima's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245891316, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Constantine Chima's specialty?
- Constantine Chima is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Constantine Chima located?
- Constantine Chima's practice location on file with NPPES is 1551 S Second St, Gallup, NM 87301-5881.
- What is Constantine Chima's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Constantine Chima is (505) 863-7993.
- Does Constantine Chima accept Medicare?
- Constantine Chima is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Constantine Chima's NPI active?
- Yes — Constantine Chima's NPI (1245891316) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.