Viswanath Chinta, MD
NPI 1326291089 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Indianapolis, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Viswanath Chinta, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider in Indianapolis, IN (NPI 1326291089).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326291089
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- U5086 (TX)
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
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
349 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 | 163 | $78 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 66 | $210 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 65 | $8 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 28 | $128 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 15 | $67 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Probe in Esophagus During Surgery on Heart Or Great Blood Vessels With Report |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$368 across 15 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)
- 450 W Medical Center Blvd Ste 600aWebster, TX 77598-4233Phone: (281) 332-4596
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-10-28
- Last updated
- 2026-06-07
- Certified
- 2026-06-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Viswanath Chinta's NPI number?
- Viswanath Chinta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326291089, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Viswanath Chinta's specialty?
- Viswanath Chinta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Viswanath Chinta located?
- Viswanath Chinta's practice location on file with NPPES is 8075 N Shadeland Ave Ste 310, Indianapolis, IN 46250-2694.
- What is Viswanath Chinta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Viswanath Chinta is (317) 621-8650.
- Does Viswanath Chinta accept Medicare?
- Viswanath Chinta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Viswanath Chinta's NPI active?
- Yes — Viswanath Chinta's NPI (1326291089) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-06-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.