Shyamsunder Chakilum, M.D.
NPI 1295706521 · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician · Merrillville, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shyamsunder Chakilum, M.D. is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider in Merrillville, IN (NPI 1295706521).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295706521
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036-085813 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-26
- Last updated
- 2012-01-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shyamsunder Chakilum's NPI number?
- Shyamsunder Chakilum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295706521, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shyamsunder Chakilum's specialty?
- Shyamsunder Chakilum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shyamsunder Chakilum located?
- Shyamsunder Chakilum's practice location on file with NPPES is 1409 E 84th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410-6451.
- What is Shyamsunder Chakilum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shyamsunder Chakilum is (219) 794-2000.
- Does Shyamsunder Chakilum accept Medicare?
- Shyamsunder Chakilum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shyamsunder Chakilum's NPI active?
- Yes — Shyamsunder Chakilum's NPI (1295706521) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-01-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.