Suresh Chari, M.D.
NPI 1326011487 · Gastroenterology Physician · Houston, TX
Suresh Chari, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1326011487).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326011487
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 39946 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
261 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 48 | $83 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 46 | $128 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 45 | $109 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 23 | $108 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 23 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$41,668 across 38 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 (4)
- 13400 E Shea BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85259-5452Phone: (480) 301-8000
- 200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905Phone: (507) 284-2511
- 200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905Phone: (507) 284-2511
- 200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905Phone: (507) 284-2511
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-09
- Last updated
- 2019-11-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Suresh Chari's NPI number?
- Suresh Chari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326011487, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Suresh Chari's specialty?
- Suresh Chari is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Suresh Chari located?
- Suresh Chari's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030.
- What is Suresh Chari's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Suresh Chari is (713) 792-6161.
- Is Suresh Chari's NPI active?
- Yes — Suresh Chari's NPI (1326011487) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-11-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.